Photographed by Mario Malka, model Jábel Balbuena (Mad Models) takes the lead in an aquatic-inspired story. He channels a sun-kissed diver with a dose of dryland spirit.
There’s a rhythmic tension between the sea and the studio, with swim fins and snorkel gear playing against crisp shorts, tailored trousers, and a mesh cardigan draped like a cast-off towel. The concept treats maritime gear as part of a wearable vocabulary.
Chiqui Peña, leading both styling and grooming, using Lola Barcelona, threads in subtle warmth. A yellow Fred Perry cardigan, white swim briefs, and chalk-toned espadrilles turn Jábel into a figure who looks like he came in with the tide and decided to extend his stay.
The accessories are functional but symbolic: a float, a rope, a tote bag. These elements add weight to the looks, suggesting utility even as the styling leans editorial.
That energy builds through wet hair, slick skin, and half-zipped scuba pants. Between Peña’s instinctive wardrobe choices and Malka’s talent for sculpting light across skin and fabric, the story holds steady. Jábel stands where surf meets set and commands the space.
Special thanks to Infiniti Estudio
