c41 magazine - digital feature 

“untold boundaries“

creative direction : pierre le bastard-carla & valeria braul
photography : Pierre le bastard-carla
styling : valeria braul
hmu : kyung jin
talents : victor bricau, bogdan agurenko

untold boundaries explores the codes that define contemporary male identity. the editorial timidly explores that often-ignored grey area where male friendship hides a deeper, more romantic tension.

this dualism is reflected in the styling, where sportswear on the beach suggests vulnerability, while structured outerwear and wide-brimmed hats, chosen especially for rural settings, act as a kind of armour. each image is guided by meticulous attention to the mechanics of power and affection. The shot on the pier at sunset or the black-and-white run on the beach generate palpable tension. it is not explicitly desire, nor simple brotherhood. the interactions are stripped of all superfluous context to focus on the pure chemistry between the subjects.

untold Boundaries studies and evaluates the need to label every interaction. through balanced composition and consistent art direction, the editorial celebrates the fluidity of relationships, showing how intimacy between men can exist on a spectrum that does not require rigid definitions.