The Pirelli 2025 Calendar Is A Bold Departure From The Past And A Look Towards The Future

By Bethany Berkeley

Hunter Schafer from the backstage of the Pirelli Calendar 2025 by Ethan James Green, photo by Alessandro Scott

The Pirelli calendar, once synonymous with overt sexuality and glamour, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. The 2025 edition, shot by celebrated fashion photographer Ethan James Green, continues this evolution, presenting a bold and contemporary vision of beauty and identity.

The upcoming calendar is to be a celebration of diversity, authenticity, and a redefined sense of sensuality. The cast, featuring a mix of Hollywood stars, models, and cultural icons, including Vincent Cassel, John Boyega, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hunter Schafer, Padma Lakshmi, Simone Ashley, and many more, represent a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Green’s approach focuses on capturing the individual essence of each subject, highlighting their unique beauty and charisma. The result is a series of striking portraits that are both intimate and empowering.

Simone Ashley, Elodie di Patrizi, John Boyega, Ethan Green, Padma Lakshmi, Vincent Cassel and Jodie Turner-Smith. From the backstage of the Pirelli Calendar 2025 by Ethan James Green, photo by Alessandro Scott

Set to be a statement about the changing landscape of beauty and representation in the media, the calendar features a diverse cast and eschews traditional notions of sex appeal. Pirelli is challenging industry standards and pushing the boundaries of what is considered desirable.

Next year’s edition shows just how photography can be used to create meaningful and thought-provoking work. It's a departure from calendars of years past, yes, but it's also a vision of the future, where beauty is inclusive, authentic, and empowering.