Vogue Italia

May 2026

For the May 2026 cover of Vogue Italia, the publication leans into a masterful synthesis of art history and high fashion, creating an editorial aesthetic that feels both timeless and aggressively modern. Photographer Carlijn Jacobs captures a series of striking compositions within a sun-drenched gallery, where the interplay between cold marble textures and the fluid, sculptural volume of the featured garments takes center stage. By utilizing soft, natural light, the shoot highlights the intricate pleated detailing of the dresses in a vibrant palette of orange, white, and black, which provides a vivid contrast against the stoic, classical stone statues populating the space. The narrative, steered by the vision of Head of Editorial Content Francesca Ragazzi and stylist Imruh Asha, frames the models as extensions of the architecture itself, turning the magazine into a museum-grade exploration of form. With casting direction by Ignacio Murillo and featuring the commanding presence of model Mariacarla Boscono, the project excels as a classic example of editorial photography. The use of clean typography throughout the layout reinforces the sleek, high-end nature of the imagery, grounding the opulent scene in a recognizable fashion media framework. Every element, from the deliberate hair styling by Olivier Schawalder to the precise makeup applications by Daniel Sallstrom, contributes to a balanced, structured, and sophisticated visual experience that anchors the issue in contemporary portraiture and elevated lifestyle storytelling.

Editorial, Portrait

Natural light

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