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Paris-based photographer Xavier Casanueva is now represented by BIRD Production Paris. Originally from Barcelona, Xavier moves effortlessly between fashion and documentary photography, developing a visual language that feels both carefully composed and spontaneously observed.

His portfolio spans fashion editorials, portraiture and still life, all approached with a distinctly cinematic eye. Precise compositions, unexpected perspectives and a refined sense of colour meet…

For the MUGLER Fall/Winter 2026–27 campaign “The Commander”, Lauren Aiello was responsible for Vivian Jenna Wilson’s make-up. The campaign was photographed by Robi Rodriguez under the creative direction of Mugler Creative Director Miguel Castro Freitas.

“The Commander” marks the second chapter of Castro Freitas’ “A Trilogy of Glorified Clichés” and explores one of the house’s defining codes: power dressing. Strong shoulders, architectural silhouettes, sharply drawn lines and…

Romain Duquesne was behind the camera for the Acne Studios F/W 2026 Collection. Arriving in the year of the Swedish label’s 30th anniversary, the collection takes its own history as a starting point – not as a nostalgic retrospective, but as a way of reinterpreting familiar codes.

Under Creative Director Jonny Johansson, classic, almost aristocratic elements meet the subcultural attitude that has accompanied Acne Studios since its beginnings. Preppy cardigans, argyle knits…

For Series Magazine Issue 2, Romain Duquesne photographed model Amedeo Mancini, styled by Rita Zebdi. The series centres on a young fashion aesthetic somewhere between sportswear, deconstruction and subtle provocation.

Statement caps meet cut-up and reconstructed T-shirts, denim and deliberately raw layering. Duquesne works with portraits, clean spaces and strong contrasts – moving from an almost clinical setting to a black backdrop punctuated by a vivid yellow cushion.

The edi…

Driving the Giulia and Stelvio along the Amalfi Coast – and switching to the wheel of a 1950s Giulietta along the way: Alfa Romeo is the automotive partner of the “Anantara Grand Tour of Europe”. The new travel concept by Anantara Hotels & Resorts revives the legendary Grand Tours of the 18th century, combining European culture, exceptional hotels and some of the continent’s most beautiful roads with Italian driving culture.

At the heart of the experience are the Alfa Romeo…

Robert Rieger had the opportunity to photograph the new Vision BMW Alpina design study at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como. Set against the elegant backdrop of the automotive event, the concept car offers a first glimpse of the future design language of BMW Alpina.

BMW itself describes the Vision BMW Alpina as a design study for a new chapter in the brand’s history. The elegant 5.20-metre 2+2-seater coupé combines classic Gran Turismo proportions…

The Camelot sofa system combines comfort with structural clarity. A defining feature is the striking hollow-profile frame that supports the backrests and armrests, lending the system its distinctive identity.

Photographer Robert Rieger captured the Camelot sofa system—designed by Antonio Citterio—for FLEXFORM. His images translate the collection’s elegance into an atmospheric visual world defined by natural colors, soft light, and a keen sense of space and material.

Through a…

Primavera means spring, rebirth, renaissance – and for Gucci, above all, falling in love all over again. For the new campaign “Primavera – And We Shall Dance Again”, director Johan Renck creates a sensual, slightly dreamlike short film with Kate Moss at its centre.

To Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game”, Kate Moss lip-syncs as a room full of strangers slowly comes to life around her: glances meet, people find one another, couples form, and eventually the dance floor becomes a place…

Whoever is in London and in the mood for art – while also discovering one of the city’s most unusual houses – should put The Cosmic House in Notting Hill on their list. Until 18 December 2026, the house presents a site-specific installation of Isaac Julien’s new moving-image work “All That Changes You. Metamorphosis”.

And the setting could hardly be more fitting. The Cosmic House on Lansdowne Walk was the home of architectural theorist Charles Jencks and Maggie Keswick…

"Today, creating impactful visual content means combining the best of both worlds: real production and digital innovation. Hybrid visual production allows brands to be more flexible, efficient, and creative, blending live-action footage, CGI, virtual environments, AI-driven tools, and post-production techniques into a seamless workflow.

The result? Faster production times, greater creative freedom, and content that can adapt to multiple platforms and audiences. As technology…

The photo shows skateboarder Matteo Botti performing a trick at a pole jam in Rome. It was taken by photographer Riccardo Romano and is part of the photo series "Jam Session (Take 6)" for Fotta magazine.

The illustration is by Italian artist and graphic designer Marta Giunipero. The design combines the action shot with thick, black-and-white comic book frames and playful character doodles.

Matteo Botti is a well-known Italian skateboarder from the Roman skate scene. He…

Released to coincide with this year's Silverstone Grand Prix, the new global campaign for the ASTON MARTIN Aramco Formula One Team x PUMA was photographed by Per Appelgren.

Created over two shooting days in Milan, the campaign merges British racing heritage with a painterly visual language. Inspired by classical English landscape paintings as well as the history and iconography of Aston Martin, the series was developed by Per Appelgren together with Creative Director…

Born in New York and now based in Paris, make-up artist Lauren Aiello has joined the roster of BIRD PRODUCTION.

Lauren Aiello’s work is defined by a distinctive aesthetic built on contrast: raw minimalism meets precise, contemporary beauty. Effortlessly balancing natural beauty with bold artistic expression, she has established herself as a sought-after creative talent for editorials, campaigns, and luxury fashion projects.

Among her recent work are the MUGLER Pre-Fall 2026…

This year’s LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize is accompanied by a striking series of still-life images created by Ilaria Orsini c/o BIRD PRODUCTION. Through her meticulously composed and highly sculptural visual language, the photographer translates the values of the renowned award into a contemporary photographic narrative, creating the key visuals for the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026.

Orsini’s artful still lifes reflect the central themes of the prize: materiality…

For the LOEWE Precollection FW26, set designer Valérie Weill c/o BIRD PRODUCTION created extraordinary visual worlds in which fashion, art, and object staging merge into a distinctive visual language.

The campaign combines dramatic coastal landscapes with surreal still lifes and sculptural product compositions. Characteristic of the imagery is its playful exploration of scale, materials, and unexpected juxtapositions: bags meet fruit, shoes become graphic sculptures, and…

Born in New York and now based in Paris, make-up artist Lauren Aiello has joined BIRD PRODUCTION. Known for her distinctive aesthetic that balances raw minimalism with modern glamour, she most recently created the beauty looks for the MUGLER Pre-Fall 2026 Campaign as well as the SS26 collection “Stardust Aphrodite” by Creative Director Miguel Castro Freitas.

Nestled in endless blue - For Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the Hamburg-based full-service production company 70seven, together with the creative agency loved and Jens Sage (Director/DOP), filmed the commercial shown here on a cruise ship in regular operation, right in the heart of the Mediterranean.

This is what it feels like when even time seems to stand still… - The campaign was filmed on a route from Ibiza via Almería, Málaga, Tangier, and Portimão to Lisbon. Beyond the studio…

Timeless elegance and feminine independence meet Mediterranean flair. For the Spring/Summer 2026 campaign of the shoe label tt. Bagatt, the producers from 70seven traveled to Tuscany to create photo and video content.

Munich-based photographer Kathrin Makowski was responsible for the visual style, while DOP Round Circle Film handled the video production. Styling, hair, and makeup were provided by Marcella Verweyen and Carolin Jarchow, both part of the established 70seven…

Nestled in endless blue - For Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the Hamburg-based full-service production company 70seven, together with the creative agency loved and Jens Sage (Director/DOP), filmed the commercial shown here on a cruise ship in regular operation, right in the heart of the Mediterranean.

This is what it feels like when even time seems to stand still… - The campaign was filmed on a route from Ibiza via Almería, Málaga, Tangier, and Portimão to Lisbon. Beyond the studio…

If there is one photography exhibition worth travelling for this summer, it is undoubtedly Paolo Roversi’s ‘Doubts’ at the MOP Foundation in A Coruña. Opening on 20 June, the exhibition brings together iconic masterworks and previously unseen images, offering visitors an intimate journey into the artistic universe of one of the most influential photographers of our time. Running until 20 September, Doubts transforms the spectacular MOP Center on A Coruña’s waterfront into a…

Six months after the campaign production in Chioggia, the 70SEVEN team returned to Italy together with photographer Wilfried Wulff - this time heading to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the Mediterranean coast. Styling was created by Marcella Verweyens and hair & make-up by Carolin Jarchow, both represented by 70SEVEN.

Among the locations chosen for the new Bugatti Shoes campaign was a historic 16th-century estate that has welcomed figures such as Luigi and Paolina…

For WRPD Magazine, Sebastian Lemme photographed "Vitamin D" - an editorial situated between fashion, beauty and portrait photography.

Set against reduced colour fields and graphic backdrops, the images explore contrasts, textures and visual composition. Cool blues meet warm orange tones, while monochrome portraits are juxtaposed with vibrant fashion imagery, creating a compelling visual dialogue.

For GRAZIA, Sebastian Lemme photographed a fashion editorial that combines refined silhouettes, soft colour palettes and contemporary elegance.

Set against monochromatic backgrounds, textured materials and delicate pastel tones come together in a series of clean, modern looks. Moving between contemporary fashion, accessories and beauty, the editorial embraces a graphic visual aesthetic with a strong focus on styling and detail.

Six months after the campaign production in Chioggia, the 70SEVEN team returned to Italy together with photographer Wilfried Wulff for BUGATTI SHOES - this time heading to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the Mediterranean coast. Styling for the new campaign was created by Marcella Verweyens, with hair & make-up by Carolin Jarchow, both represented by 70SEVEN.