In the urban landscape where concrete meets the crisp spring air, WSJ. Magazine’s latest issue brings a fusion of seasonal transitions through the lens of photographer Valentin Hennequin. Model Gabriel Pitanga encapsulates this blend with an effortless grace styled by Alexander Fisher.
The editorial narrative weaves together an interplay of form and function—where the structural integrity of coats meets the liberated ease of shorts. Fisher’s aesthetic judgment marries utility with urbanity, challenging the norm with textures and layers that signify a refreshing departure from winter’s heavy ensemble to spring’s awakening.
Each image, curated with Jenny Kim’s mastery over Gabriel’s curls, lends an air of relaxed sophistication, while Natalia Borges’ grooming expertise adds a subtle polish to his natural allure.
The outfits, a carefully selected repertoire featuring the timeless elegance of Hermès, Gucci’s bold innovation, and Fendi’s meticulous craftsmanship, among other fashion houses, converge to tell a story of contrast and harmony.
The streets become a runway, where each step Gabriel takes is a rhythmic dance between the past season’s cozy enclaves and the new one’s beckoning warmth.
This pictorial passage through the city captures a mood, a moment in time when attire carries its own language. It’s the sight of Gabriel leaning casually against a stone façade, his silhouette haloed by the dusky light, or how his stride tells a story of sartorial duality—a dialogue between the layers we wear and the identities they cloak.
