London, UK - On Tuesday, the prestigious Pirelli tire company unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 calendar at the Natural History Museum in London. Titled "Refresh and Reveal", the 51st edition of the legendary Pirelli Calendar was lensed by acclaimed photographer Ethan James Green.
The 24-page calendar, shot between May and June of this year, features a diverse cast of 12 notable personalities from the worlds of film, television, music, art and fashion. Subjects include American actress Hunter Schafer, Indian-American TV presenter Padma Lakshmi, French actor Vincent Cassel, Italian singer Elodie, South Korean actress Hoyeon, American artist Martine Gutierrez, American illustrator Connie Fleming, American model Jenny Shimizu, British actor John Boyega, and British actresses Simone Ashley and Jodie Turner-Smith.
Interestingly, Green himself appears in the calendar, becoming the third photographer to star in the final product after Prince Gyasi in 2024 and Bryan Adams in 2022.
The calendar's concept, according to Green, was to explore and celebrate the expanding definitions of beauty in the modern era. "Our general idea of beauty has expanded so much from what it used to be", he said in a statement. "I was excited to explore beauty today and to be able to present it in a context like the Pirelli Calendar, which has always celebrated it".
Veteran fashion editor Tonne Goodman, who served as the 2025 calendar's fashion director and creative consultant, echoed Green's sentiment. "Ethan has a great appreciation of elegance and the queer world, which is very important right now. The breadth of his experience as a photographer and his personality are truly reflected in the imagery he makes because he's very sensitive, very bold, and very unapologetic," Goodman remarked. "I feel that combination, with the elegance that he can master in the studio through light and his direction, is remarkable".
The 2025 Pirelli Calendar was shot on the picturesque Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, as well as in an on-site studio. Each of the 12 subjects is featured in both a black-and-white and a color image, showcasing Green's versatility and the Calendar's continued commitment to artistic exploration.
Eric Grischott
Born in Groningen in 1991, Eric Grischott is a linguist with a deep-rooted passion for art, music, and fashion. His academic journey led him to graduate in languages, further enriching his linguistic prowess. His thirst for knowledge and cultural immersion took him abroad, where he gained invaluable experience and insights. Eric’s linguistic expertise is not confined to just theory. He has honed his skills in French and German through specialized DELF and DELE courses, demonstrating his commitment to mastering these languages. His passions extend beyond languages, encompassing the creative realms of art, the rhythmic world of music, and the dynamic sphere of fashion.