In Issue 255, “Audacity” 

An encounter with the brilliant filmmaker Julia Ducournau, photographed here by Jean-Baptiste Mondino. In her third feature film, Alpha, released recently, the French director continues to explore the human body with power and rawness. An exclusive interview with American actress Elle Fanning, also photographed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino. Having made her name in Sofia Coppola's films, the actress now stars in Joachim Trier's Valeur sentimentale, currently in theaters.

A focus on contemporary art maestro Daniel Buren, who rose to fame with his famous striped installations in the 1960s. Now exhibited all over the world, the French artist is preparing a joint exhibition with the young Miles Greenberg at Reiffers Art Initiatives in Paris for the fall.

As usual, this new issue shines a spotlight on young talent. Rising film star Eva Yelmani, recently revealed in Romane Bohringer's new film Dites-lui que je l'aime. Nigerian musician Obongjayar, whose hybrid work blends Afrobeat sounds with spiritual lyrics. Designer Vincent Pressiat, whose fashion and runway shows are brimming with boldness and exuberance. But also singer Eva, who has made quite a splash in the French music scene in recent years.

And, as always, fashion series by Brigitte Niedermair, Txema Yeste, Thomas Hauser, Julien Vallon, Marc de Groot, Elie Benistant, and Koto Bolofo.

Find Issue 255 for September on newsstands and on iPad starting August 29, 2025.