The rise of Deva Cassel in the fashion industry is nothing short of spectacular. While it’s true that she is the daughter of two renowned actors, Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel, her star power is entirely her own. At a tender age of 18, Deva has already carved out an impressive niche as an ambassador for some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Dior, Cartier, and Dolce & Gabbana. But what truly sets her apart is her rare blend of natural beauty, poise, intelligence, and humility, all of which make her a mesmerizing presence on and off the runway.

David Gandy has achieved remarkable success and longevity in the fiercely competitive world of male modeling. From representing Dolce & Gabbana to Marks & Spencer to his sustainable fashion brand, David Gandy Wellwear, Gandy’s journey
is not just a series of accomplishments. It is one of passion, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to staying true to oneself.

While scouting for the perfect New York City spots to shoot both our cover stories, our Creative Director Jvdas Berra, with an eye for the unique, stumbled upon Schmidli Backdrops, a company that specializes in custom hand painted backdrops. Through a series of synchronicities, we came into contact with the Los Angeles-based business, and to our great surprise, discovered that the founder and owner of the company is Swiss from Basel! We have since had the pleasure to sit down and talk to Marco Schmidli to discuss life, art, and the future.

Colin Phelan is a New York based set designer and prop stylist who, together with our team, created the sets for the cover shoots of our first issue. His humble and quiet demeanor is not to be underestimated as his brilliance and creativity enabled every image to come alive in ways we could not have imagined. His talent is only matched by his kindness, both extraordinary.