Model wearing an oversized yellow feathered hat and draped lime green gown in a textile studio filled with spools of yarn.

Model Yaxin Cao wearing an embroidered pale blush gown with a corset peplum and long train in an industrial atelier setting.

Model Toto Matoch in a floor-length black dress with an architectural yellow sleeve standing in a screen-printing atelier.

Model posing in an exaggerated gold ruff collar and deep magenta robe inside a bright Parisian fashion embroidery atelier.

Model Yaxin Cao posing in a floor-length sheer embellished evening gown inside a workshop with storage racks and a ladder.

Model Yaxin Cao posing in a sculptural strapless pleated beige gown against a workshop wall with wooden loom racks.

Model Toto Matoch wearing an ornate gold beaded fringe gown standing in a workshop storage room with component drawers.

Model in a pale blue strapless dress with a dramatic train posing in a sewing workshop with shelves of yarn spools

Model Yaxin Cao wearing a shimmering strapless champagne evening gown in a Paris fashion atelier workshop setting.

A Part Publications Ateliers 2 Paris by Kraaps 2026

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Ateliers 2 Paris by Kraaps, featured in A Part Publications, offers a visually arresting exploration of the intersection between haute couture and the raw, utilitarian reality of the textile workshop. This editorial project masterfully leans into the tension between high-fashion sophistication and the industrial backdrop of production facilities, where vibrant, architectural garments are juxtaposed against metal shelving, heavy machinery, and sprawling spools of thread. The series, which utilizes both natural light and precise studio strobe to accentuate delicate embroidery and structural pleating, highlights the meticulous labor behind the luxury fashion industry. Through a lens that prioritizes texture and form, the editorial aesthetic underscores the narrative of the atelier as a place of creation rather than merely a storage space. With artful styling by Guillaume Boulez, the pieces—ranging from voluminous, floor-length gowns to striking, metallic-embellished robes—are brought to life by models Toto Matoch and Yaxin Cao. The creative vision remains steadfast in its focus on the craftsmanship inherent in every bead and stitch, allowing the elaborate silhouettes to command attention amidst the functional workshop setting. By grounding the high-concept couture in the tangible, tactile reality of a design studio, the project captures a sense of authentic artistry, presenting a compelling portrait where traditional garment making meets contemporary high-fashion sensibilities.