By Julien Martinez Leclerc 2026

Description

Captured by photographer Julien Martinez Leclerc for D Repubblica, this surreal monochrome fashion editorial presents a striking optical illusion within a desert landscape. A model with slicked-back hair and a neutral expression emerges sideways from a massive, structured sleeveless dress patterned with abstract floral motifs. The monolithic dress stands upright amidst rolling sand dunes under an overcast sky. Styled by Imruh Asha, the composition plays with scale, proportion, and classical surrealism. The lighting is crisp and even, highlighting the stark contrast between the smooth black-and-white gradients of the attire and the textured sand.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Surreal, Monochrome

Techniques

VFX / visual effects

Industries

Luxury Fashion Houses

Color

Background

Sand Dunes

Context

Editorial