Clara McGregor is an actress whose presence moves effortlessly between contrasting sensibilities, embracing both masculine and feminine codes without being confined to either. In the editorial, photographed by Branislav Šimončík and styled by Chiara Totire, her androgynous image becomes a study in duality, where strength and softness, rebellion and elegance coexist. Rather than settling into a single identity, Clara embodies the freedom of transformation, reflecting the spirit of Issue 31: PARADOX.
Beyond the images, meeting Clara revealed a charismatic and refreshingly down-to-earth personality. Our encounter during Milan Fashion Week became the starting point for What Stays After, a short novel inspired by the conversations we shared and the unexpected connections that can emerge from fleeting moments. Through her presence and the story that followed, Clara became part of a wider reflection on contradiction and the ways brief encounters can leave a lasting impression.
Article written by:Jose Liranzo Guillen
PUBLISHED ARTICLE
Following my encounter with Clara McGregor after the editorial shoot, I wrote All that follows, a short novel published alongside the editorial in Issue 31: PARADOX. Blurring the boundaries between personal encounter and fiction, the piece unfolds as a story within a story, using the ambiguity between truth and lies as its point of departure.
Inspired by the fleeting nature of human connections, the narrative explores encounters that may be brief yet leave a lasting emotional imprint. By weaving an intimate conversation into a fictional account of an unresolved relationship, I translated the issue’s central theme into a literary experience, exploring the paradox of people who leave our lives but continue to shape how we see the world.