Ruben Hughes is a Creative Director based in Copenhagen.
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ILLUM

The art of living together.

Created for Mens Fashion by ILLUM, the editorial explored the quiet realities of cohabitation hidden within everyday routines. Sharing space. Seeking solitude. The small negotiations that shape life behind closed doors. Set against the backdrop of seasonal arrivals and spring dressing, the story unfolded through lived-in interiors, scattered belongings and moments of togetherness and distance.

 

Editorial

Rather than presenting an idealised version of home, the imagery embraced its imperfections. Laundry left waiting. Design objects collected over time. Rooms that felt occupied rather than staged. The result was an editorial that balanced style with subtle storytelling, allowing fashion to exist within moments that felt recognisable and real.

Role

Campaign Development - Creative Oversight - Art Direction - Casting Direction - Location Scouting

From concept to execution, I led the development of the editorial, shaping its narrative, art direction and more.