Gildpunk is a high-fashion editorial series produced for Acne Paper, centered on the intersection of historical sartorialism and futuristic industrial motifs. The project, captured by photographer Julia Hetta, leans into a painterly aesthetic defined by rich, moody color palettes of plum, olive, and deep charcoal. The imagery employs low-key chiaroscuro lighting to accentuate the tactile qualities of velvet, metallic foil, and intricate wire-based accessories.
The production features avant-garde styling, with hair by Ali Pirzadeh and makeup by Ignacio Alonso, integrating industrial components like circuit boards and electrical wiring into the subjects' silhouettes. The project captures a narrative-driven tone across various portraits, utilizing raw analogue film and natural light to maintain a structured, sculptural quality throughout.
