Australian model James McDonell stars on the December 2026 digital cover of our MMSCENE Magazine, lensed by fashion photographer Tommaso Aprilino. Francesco Maria Ben Messaoud provides art direction and styling, with makeup by Edoardo De Falco, hair styling by Alessandro Pompili, and retouching by Luca Fancellu. On the cover McDonell is wearing a full Diesel look.
EXCLUSIVE
In his exclusive interview with MMSCENE, McDonell reflects on his background in ballet and his decision to pursue modelling. He discusses the demands of professional dance, his early interest in photography and posing, and the experience of entering the fashion industry. The conversation examines how his training informs his work in front of the camera, from responding to direction to adapting to an unpredictable schedule.
McDonell also talks about life away from Australia, sharing his perspective on settling into unfamiliar environments and maintaining connections to home. His experiences in Europe, including his visits to Novi Sad, provide another thread of the interview, alongside his relationships with his agencies and the opportunities he hopes to pursue.
Stay tuned for the full story and interview with James McDonell, coming soon to MMSCENE.
