While high fashion is often synonymous with photoshopped imagery and unrealistic versions of beauty, this list of candid fashion editorials aims to change these notions. Instead of heavily applied makeup looks and carefully posed models, these image examples are all about raw and spontaneous captures.
Memorable examples from this list of candid fashion editorials include raw rebel photography and revealing model closeups that are often lensed without any makeup. Whether boyish and vulnerable or girly and understated, these fashion photography finds aim to replace the fantasy often associated with fashion with a much-needed dose of reality.
Despite of his controversial career, a pioneer of this aesthetic is photographer Terry Richardson. His candid shots of celebs like Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and even president Obama reveal a real and relatable side to these mystical and unknown individuals.
50 Candid Fashion Editorials

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Raw Hoodlum Photography
The 50 Boys of Summer Editorial Captures Candid Imagery

48
Platinum-Haired Surfer Portraits
The Dylan Fosket by Jakob Axelman Image Series is Raw and Candid
47
Raw Adolescent Boy Portraits
Photographer Yann Faucher Captures Honest Vulnerability
46
Androgynous Model Candids
F******* Young! Online's Nothing But A Known Enemy Editorial is Raw
45
Candidly Casual Editorials
The So It Goes Magazine Issue 3 Photoshoot Stars Camille Rowe
44
Bare Bedroom Photography
The Erion Hegel Kross Blu Equis Image Series is Raw and Candid
43
Raw Ethereal Photography
Visual Artist Hannah Putz Captures Simple Yet Evocative Imagery
42
Gender Role-Reversal Editorials
Zlata Mangafic and Niall Underwood's Androgynous Looks
41
Raw Body Art Photography
The Jackson Smith by Darren Black Image Series is Candid
40
Youthfully Candid Portraits
Jorge Padro Shines in This Raw Image Series by Erion Hegel Kross
39
Suggestively Gritty Editorials
ADON Magazine's The Mechanics Series Highlights Youthful Attire
38
Fresh-Faced Model Candids
Alex Noiret Gets Profiled in This Editorial for The Ones 2 Watch
37
Candid Skater Captures
The Massey Blakeman by Leon Dash Image Series is Youtfhul
36
Raw Hipster Portraits
Photographer Lars Bronseth's Copy Editorial is Lensed for The Ones 2 Watch
35
Raw Sophistication Photography
The Sharp Editorial Exclusive for The Ones 2 Watch is Debonaire
34
Boyish Rebellion Captures
The Ryan Fleischer by Brian Jamie Image Series is Youthfully Styled
33
Nostalgic Model Candids
Matt Plansky Stars in Taylor Hall O'Brien's 90s-Themed Editorial
32
Raw Rebel Photography
F******* Young! Online's How Long Have You Known Image Series is Candid
31
Fruit-Obsessed Model Candids
Lukas Preub is Lensed by Joseph Wolfgang Ohlert in this Raw Editorial
30
Raw Lumberjack Portrayals
This Declan-John Geraghty Portfolio Update by Darren Black is Rugged
29
Raw Hipster Candids
The Louis by Darren Black Image Series is Spontaneously Lensed
28
Disarmingly Intimate Portraits
Maciek Pogoza Has a Knack for Portraiture
27
Somberly Elegant Lookbooks
The Tiger of Sweden Spring/Summer 2014 Campaign is Minimalistic & Moody
26
Candid Peasant Photoshoots
The Industrie Magazine 'Karl's Chloe Legacy' Editorial is Frank
25
Raw Boyish Captures
Jaime F Makes His Debut in this Editorial Exclusive by Erion Hegel Kross
24
Suggestively Raw Portraiture
The Jonathan Bauer Hayden by Rainer Torrado Editorial is Vivid
23
Raw Artist Portrayals
Franck Glenisson's Wild Magazine Exclusive Captures Rugged Masculinity
22
Candid Rebel Portrayals
Photographer Jan Malinowski Captures Newcomer Alban Sarens
21
Candid Cadet Portrayals
The Boys Do Not Dress for Girls Fashion Story Highlights Militant Styles
20
Candid Hipster Close-Ups
The Ones 2 Watch Roberto Sipos Feature Captures the Fresh Face
19
Gleeful It-Girl Photoshoots
Cara Delevingne by Terry Richardson is Pretty, Playful and Fun
18
Smokey Starlet Candids
The Rihanna Outtakes by Terry Richardson are Conflicted
17
Candid Rebel Marketing
The Saint Laurent Fall/winter 2014 Campaign is Effortlessly Cool
16
Muddy Model Closeups
Tyler Maher Stars in the Hackney Boy Editorial for F****** Young! Online
15
Mud-Splattered Model Closeups
Sergio Garcia's Dirt Editorial Highlights Gritty Imagery
14
Androgynous Model Candids
Sasha Ivanov Captures Jonathan Schlicht in this Raw Image Series
13
Eccentrically Playful Pictorials
F****** Young! Online's Tomas Cervinka Story is Youthfully Styled
12
Candidly Collegiate Editorials
Katherine O’Kane Gets Photographed for The Ones 2 Watch
11
Candid Barbershop Editorials
WAD France's Wave Room Image Series is Raw and Revealing
10
Childhood-Inspired Editorials
This Childish Fashion Series is an Exclusive Online Editorial
9
Makeup-Free Celeb Jewelry Ads
The Gemfields 2014 Campaign Stars a Windswept Mila Kunis
8
Nostalgic Rebellion Candids
Oyster Magazine's Sheen Fashion Story is 90s Inspired
7
Parisian Gentleman Candids
The Boys in Paris Fashion Story Highlights Sophisticated Staples
6
Wondering Wanderlust Editorials
Model Ana Beatriz Barros Poses for Malibu Magazine
5
Candid Hipster Photography
Erika Huffman Black and White Portraits are Raw and Revealing
4
Suburban Recluse Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch Anti Social Exclusive is Candid and Raw
3
Pretty Boy Portraits
David Armstrong Captures Modern-Day Peter Pans
2
Covetable Celebrity Editorials
Josie Maran Shows Off Her Digs in The Coveteur
1
Candid Fashion Photography
Harley Weir's Photographs Offer a Sense of Intimacy
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