There is a kind of magic in the moments in between. The silence before we speak. The empty glass before it is filled. The uncertainty before victory or defeat. In our winter fashion editorial, photographer Lawrence Cortez captures the beauty and power found in spontaneity, in looking outside the frame and beyond centre stage. As model Charles Oduro walks the streets of Gastown, we see him immersed in contrasts as he wanders through cold, industrial spaces and warm interiors, shot with fluid ease in candid moments of transition.
Wales Bonner jacket, trousers, and tank top, all from Holt Renfrew; Hermès mules; Tiffany & Co. Solitaire diamond stud earrings, worn throughout.
Wales Bonner jacket, trousers, and tank top, all from Holt Renfrew; Hermès mules; Tiffany & Co. Solitaire diamond stud earrings, worn throughout.
Moose Knuckles’ capsule, Moose Lab by Carlos Nazario jacket, pants, and hat; Wales Bonner tank top from Holt Renfrew.
Fendi coat and sweater; Hermès pants and shoes.
Comme des Garçons Homme shorts and jacket, both from Holt Renfrew; Adidas sneakers and socks.
Bottega Veneta jacket and trousers, and Wales Bonner tank top, all from Holt Renfrew; Hermès mules.
Bottega Veneta jacket and trousers, and Wales Bonner tank top, all from Holt Renfrew; Hermès mules.
Louis Vuitton look.
Dior look.
Dior look.
Loewe jacket and trousers, both from Holt Renfrew; Adidas sneakers and socks.
Moose Knuckles’ capsule, Moose Lab by Carlos Nazario overalls.
Hermès look.
Hermès look.
Model: Charles Oduro for Dejavu Model Management. Grooming: Win Liu for Lizbell Agency. Styling Assistant: Camilla Lesyk. Digitech: Alex Guiry. Production Assistant: Anne Lee. Postproduction: Marius Burlan.
Flip through more fashion shoots, or read more from our Winter 2024 issue.