Vogue Brasil

Mar 2026

Vogue Brasil redefines the boundaries of cosmetic expression in this latest beauty editorial, a series that pushes beyond traditional aesthetics to embrace raw, painterly experimentation. Through a curated collection of portrait photography, the project channels a high-fashion sensibility that prioritizes texture and bold color play. Photographer Gleeson Paulino expertly balances intimacy and distance, using natural light to illuminate the interplay between the human form and intricate structural elements. The art direction, led by Julia Filgueiras, serves as the backbone of the shoot, grounding ethereal concepts within a crisp, editorial framework that feels both contemporary and timeless. Central to the visual narrative is the work of makeup artist Jake Falchi, whose hand-painted horizontal stripes and graphic eyeliner applications transform the face into a canvas of vibrant yellow, orange, blue, and red hues. The result is an evocative study of identity that feels remarkably tactile, further elevated by Bill Macintyre’s precise casting. By leaning into an aesthetic of editorial minimalism, the project manages to capture the nuance of skin texture and the structural complexity of silk headpieces with equal clarity. This collaboration avoids the clichés of beauty advertising, instead offering a sophisticated dialogue between portraiture and art, proving that modern editorial photography thrives when it allows the subject’s gaze to anchor the high-concept visual surroundings.

Editorial, Vertical

Natural light