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OPEN DOOR Usher Edition – Steven Klein pays a home visit for ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

Architectural Digest has released a special "Open Door—Usher Edition," offering a cinematic and deeply personal glimpse into the singer's Atlanta home. Usher Raymond IV.—known globally by the stage name Usher—is an American R&B singer, actor, and multi-Grammy Award winner.

For this AD special, Usher collaborated closely with director Steven Klein to transform the traditional "Open Door" format into a high-fashion, cinematic short film. Standout features in the film include his grandmother Tina’s piano and a backlit, cross-shaped art piece containing dried flowers from her funeral.

Launched in 2017, "Open Door" is Architectural Digest’s (AD) highly successful video series. In this series, international celebrities, musicians, actors, and athletes open the doors to their private homes and personally guide viewers through their living spaces.

What makes it unique? There is no outside host...

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Thursday, September 10

‘And What Does That Do to You?’ – Karoline Herfurth stars in the new Audible Original, Hair & Makeup by Anne Timper

Suddenly caught up in her own twin sister’s life: Karoline Herfurth lends her voice to the Audible dramedy “Und was macht das mit Ihnen?” The Audible Original by Karen Elste follows a woman who suddenly finds herself living the life of her missing twin sister. Hair & Makeup for the accompanying campaign was by Anne Timper.

Karoline Herfurth gained international recognition in 2006 with the film Perfume: The Story of a Murderer. She has since also established herself as a director. For her work as an actress and filmmaker, the East Berlin-born creative has received numerous awards, including...

 

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Thursday, August 13

Disco Cowboy in Sin City - James Harvey-Kelly accompanied the wedding of India Rose James and Daniel Vildosola with his camera for VOGUE UK

A wedding that breaks with tradition: London gallery owner and Soho heiress India Rose James and jazz musician Daniel Vildósola tied the knot in Las Vegas. Daniel Vildósola is a Mexican-American guitarist, composer, and music producer. He lives and works in London.

India Rose James is a British art collector, gallery owner, and one of the most prominent figures in London's creative scene. As the granddaughter of legendary property and entertainment tycoon Paul Raymond (known as the "King of Soho"), she inherited a fortune in the hundreds of millions at the age of 16. This includes a...

 

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'Get More with 0.0' - Beefeater celebrates 30 years of "Virtual Insanity" by the British band Jamiroquai; the print campaign was post-produced by RETOUCHED-STUDIOS

It's a crazy world we're living in... For 30 years, fans have been puzzling over what Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay—known for his unique voice as well as his oversized hats—seems to be reaching for in the music video. The BEEFEATER campaign now playfully reveals the answer: He was trying to get his hands on a bottle of Beefeater 0.0% the whole time.

The Hamburg-based Retouched Studios is the renowned post-production agency responsible for the high-end image editing and retouching of Beefeater 0.0%'s worldwide print and advertising campaign. The agency in charge was Lucky Generals, and the image was photographed by Tom van Schelven.

Retouched Studios is known for its "Natural Retouching" philosophy. The goal is to make images appear extremely fresh and sharp without them looking artificial or computer-generated. Perfect for the campaign, which—like the original—was created entirely without...

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Wednesday, August 12

'Life is a dream' - the album cover for classical music by Hollywood icon Anthony Hopkins by photographer Charlie Gray

He is a living acting legend, a two-time Oscar winner, and a genius in front of the camera. But Sir Anthony Hopkins possesses another talent: music. The now 88-year-old has played piano since early childhood and composed music since he was a teenager.

With "Life Is a Dream," his first classical album is now being released by Decca Classics, summarizing over six decades of his private compositional work. It is an intimate musical diary that tells of childhood memories in his Welsh homeland, old folk songs, and deep personal dedications to his family.

The cover for the Hollywood star's album...

 

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Thursday, August 6

Actor James Norton on the cover of the fashion and art magazine Les Hommes Publics #16 - photographed by Charlie Gray

Unpredictable, elegant, exciting – he's considered one of Britain's most versatile actors: James Norton. For the current issue of Les Hommes Publics, celebrity and fashion photographer Charlie Gray has captured the Brit in a cinematic photo shoot reminiscent of the era of classic gangster and film noir.

Under the humorous working title "James Norton playing Gangster No. 1," the high-end shoot captures the shimmering atmosphere of power, elegance, and danger.

Styled by David Bradshaw, the look is characterized by uncompromising perfection: James Norton wears a bespoke Brioni suit, paired with...

 

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Per Appelgren photographs Lisa-Marie Koroll for VOGUE Germany x eBay

Per Appelgren captured actress Lisa-Marie Koroll for a collaborative editorial by VOGUE Germany and eBay Germany.

Inspired by German Minimalism, Neue Deutsche Welle, and the distinctive aesthetics of Fassbinder cinema, the editorial showcases exclusive pre-loved fashion pieces, which were auctioned during an eBay Live stream in July.

Lisa-Marie Koroll is one of the leading faces of Germany's younger generation of actors. She first rose to prominence with the hugely successful Bibi & Tina film series and has since established herself through numerous film and television productions.

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Thursday, August 6

ramp x BMW road.stories: Wladimir Kaminer meets artist and designer Hanna Schönwald

A road trip through Hamburg becomes a dialogue between two creative disciplines: For the "road.stories by BMW Drivers Club x ramp" series, bestselling author and BMW Drivers Club champion Wladimir Kaminer visited designer and artist Hanna Schönwald.

Hanna Schönwald is a German industrial designer, artist, and creative based in Hamburg, known primarily for her striking fusion of automotive culture and minimalist art.

Thanks to her growing online reach on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, she has successfully established herself as a leading figure in the modern, female automotive scene....

 

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Sarah Storch portrays Lena Meckel, Laura Osswald, Iris Ried and Teresa Klamert for the “So Happy It Hurts” premiere at Filmfest Munich

For the premiere of “So Happy It Hurts” at Filmfest München, Sarah Storch photographed actresses Lena Meckel, Laura Osswald, Iris Ried and Teresa Klamert at a pre-party at Munich’s Hotel Bayerischer Hof.

The black comedy by director David Helmut celebrated its world premiere at Filmfest München. At the centre of the story is Lena, played by Lena Meckel, whose acting career isn’t exactly taking off. A reality show and a dream wedding in Bali are supposed to finally bring her the fame she has been waiting for – until the wedding location turns out to be a scam and she and her boyfriend find themselves in a mysterious commune in the jungle.

The portraits were shot shortly before the premiere in the relaxed atmosphere of the Bayerischer Hof. “THAT WAS FUN! More to come soon 💘,” Sarah Storch said about the shoot.

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Friday, July 24

The Unbreakable - 'Supergirl' Milly Alcock on the cover of GQ, photographed by Conor Cunningham

Australian actress Milly Alcock became known to a wider audience for her role as the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the hit series 'House of the Dragon'. She currently plays the title role of Kara Zor-El in the DC blockbuster 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow', which was released in 2016. Filming is already underway for the sequel, 'Man of Tomorrow', in which Milly will reprise her role as Supergirl.

Conor Cunningham photographed the actress for the cover of GQ Hype.

Outside of the superhero genre, Alcock filmed the dark comedy 'Thumb', directed by Daina Oniunas-Pusić. In the film, she...

 

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Thursday, July 23

Pamela Hanson photographed French screen legend Catherine Deneuve for CAP 74024 magazine

Mysterious, aloof, cool – Catherine Deneuve launched her career in 1957 and has since appeared in more than 140 films. She is considered a global style icon and the beautiful face of French cinema.

Pamela Hanson photographed Catherine Deneuve for CAP 74024 magazine. The interview was conducted by Antonio Moscogiuri, the magazine's creative director.

The photo shoot and interview appeared in the current "Beauty to Cure" issue of the magazine. The interview focuses on the French actress's personal reflections, memories, and artistic perspectives. Catherine Deneuve speaks, among other things,...

 

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Helene Fischer as a Hollywood Icon for INSTYLE – MORBACH & GREITH unite photographic craftsmanship with contemporary image-making

For INSTYLE Germany, MORBACH & GREITH reimagined singer Helene Fischer in a cinematic editorial production. The result is a glamorous visual world that merges classic Hollywood aesthetics with contemporary visual storytelling, exploring the creative possibilities of modern image-making.

The shoot perfectly reflects the creative vision behind MORBACH & GREITH, the new collaboration between photographer, artist and entrepreneur Armin Morbach and his long-time creative partner, photographer and visual artist Ariel Oscar Greith. Together, they combine the timeless craftsmanship of photography with innovative technologies, developing new approaches to image-making while remaining rooted in strong visual storytelling.

Photographed in Munich, the editorial began as a photographic production before evolving into an elaborate visual narrative. Helene Fischer is transported into a...

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Thursday, July 16

Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw on the cover of Circle 08 Media magazine, Issue 09 - Photos by Charlie Gray

Too hot to handle, too cold to hold – that's the headline Circle Zero Eight magazine uses for its cover story about Khadija Shaw, the Jamaican striker currently playing for Manchester City.

For the cover of the 9th issue of the sports, style, and culture magazine Circle Zero Eight, fashion photographer Charlie Gray photographed the exceptional Jamaican striker Khadija, also known as Bunny Shaw.

The Manchester City top scorer is looking back on the most spectacular season of her career so far. In addition to winning the Women's Super League (WSL) title and being named FWA Women's Footballer...

 

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Thursday, July 9

REDKEN × SHIRIN DAVID - Frauke Fischer photographed the star of the summer hit "Gut genug" for the ABC campaign of the hair care specialist

REDKEN capitalized on Shirin David's star power, proving their keen instincts. In the summer of 2026, Shirin became an international sensation virtually overnight, thanks to the song "Good Enough."

The REDKEN ABC campaign was photographed by beauty expert Frauke Fischer.

The song "Gut genug (=Good Enough)" was written by the Berlin-based production team KitschKrieg. It was recorded in collaboration with the German music duo Blumengarten, founded in 2021 and consisting of singer Rayan and music producer Sammy, as well as rapper Shirin David. The song reached the top of the German charts in...

 

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