Model Awar Odhiang smiling in a canoe on a lake with mountains in the background for American Vogue Outer Wilds editorial

Awar Odhiang holding a fishing rod while crouching in shallow lake water against a background of mountains and blue sky.

Three models sitting on a grassy hillside surrounded by pine trees with mountains in the background in black and white.

Black and white editorial of five people laughing around a checkered picnic table outdoors near a lake.

Model Awar Odhiang splashing water in a lake wearing a sports jacket holding a coat in American Vogue Outer Wilds editorial

Three Black women embrace and smile together outdoors wearing outerwear jackets for American Vogue's Outer Wilds editorial.

Models in outerwear posing dynamically in a grassy clearing with tall pine trees under an overcast sky.

Model Awar Odhiang wearing an orange sun hat and olive utility outerwear while crouching in tall grass beside a striped folding chair.

Two models carrying a large canoe over their shoulders along a gravel outdoor path against mountains and pine trees.

Two models in outdoor fashion run toward an alpine lake with rugged mountain peaks in the background for American Vogue.

Model Awar Odhiang balancing on a rock in a mountain stream wearing an oversized navy leather coat and olive scarf.

A Black woman standing in a lake holding a fishing rod, with a golden retriever dog sitting on rocky shore in foreground

Model Awar Odhiang sitting in a white canoe with a dog on a scenic mountain lake under soft daylight.

Three Black women dressed in oversized olive and earthy outerwear sit among pine trees on a grassy hillside.

A person in an olive green parka carries model Awar Odhiang upside down in a pink sweater against an alpine mountain backdrop.

Two models sitting on a log across a rocky river holding fishing rods, dressed in outerwear and waders with mountains behind them.

Model in navy blue coat balancing on a log across a rocky stream in a mountainous forest landscape

Four Black models outdoors in outdoor apparel, posed together against a natural green forest background.

American Vogue Outer Wilds 2025

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For 'Outer Wilds,' American Vogue ventures into the rugged alpine wilderness, framing high-fashion utility against expansive, untamed landscapes. The editorial series leans into a documentary-inflected aesthetic, utilizing analogue film techniques to capture models—including Awar Odhiang—amidst mountain streams, serene lakes, and dense coniferous forests. Photographer Sebastian Faena anchors the visuals in natural light, alternating between high-contrast monochrome and earthy, saturated tones. Fashion editor Max Ortega drives the creative direction, layering utilitarian outerwear, voluminous silhouettes, and technical gear to contrast with the serene outdoor backdrop. The result is a spirited exploration of fashion in motion, underscored by the organic textures of stone, water, and forest.