Published online on schönmagazine.com. Inspired by Drawing of a Nose (1986) by Lucian Freud, this editorial proposes a reconsideration of beauty as something unresolved and instinctive. The unruly, the peculiar, the singular — traits often softened, concealed, or guided toward conformity — are here valued for their distinctiveness. A quiet proposition emerges: does uniqueness require alteration? When framed with intention, traits can move beyond definition and enter the realm of art.

Contributors

Art direction + Production: Maureen Den Os
Photography: Angela Huizer
Fashion: Gina van Os
Models: Anna + Barros @ GEM Faces + Atta @ Isla Management
Casting direction: Ami Keita
Hair: Mila Martins
Make-up: Nataly Vasilchenko
Manicure: Ellen van Berkel
Set design: Sanne Ketelaar
Photography assistants: Hyung Balkema + Eliza Kania
Production assistant: Mika Jansen
Location: Allard Studio