Model with long wavy hair standing outdoors in a sheer black knit long-sleeved dress in black and white.

Monochrome portrait of a woman with curly hair wearing a black open-knit long-sleeve dress against a background of vertical slats.

Monochrome shot of a woman with wavy hair seen from behind tying the straps of a black backless knit dress against a slatted shutter.

Model with wavy hair wearing dark sunglasses and a sleeveless black leather dress posing against a tree trunk in black and white.

Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair wearing a textured black sleeveless top in direct sunlight.

Model wearing a long black distressed knit dress and black platform slides standing outside a vintage kiosk.

Woman with curly hair standing on a sunlit pavement wearing a sheer black open-knit maxi dress and black sandals.

Young woman with curly hair wearing a black leather dress posing outdoors in front of a building facade.

A female model wearing a dark perforated short-sleeve shirt and dark trousers crouching outdoors on a paved stone surface.

Close-up portrait of a woman with curly hair wearing a sleeveless black leather top with an out-of-focus building behind her.

A woman with wavy hair crouching in a black backless knit dress and stiletto heels against a white horizontal slatted wall.

Close-up of a model's legs wearing a long black tassel fringe skirt and black pointed stiletto heels with ankle straps on concrete.

Model with curly hair in a black knit dress peeling a banana outdoors in front of a white van and scaffolding.

Model in a sleeveless textured black maxi dress and black heels posing against a closed metal roller shutter.

Woman in black sheer turtleneck top and long skirt leaning on metal railing outdoors by a tiled wall.

Model with long reddish-brown hair wearing a dark cutout button-down shirt and trousers standing in front of a white door with orange graffiti.

Model standing against a concrete wall wearing a long black dress and dark sandals

Model standing straight against a closed metal door with orange spray paint graffiti, wearing a black mesh patterned short-sleeve shirt and dark trousers.

Model with long reddish hair crouching against an exterior wall wearing a black patterned short-sleeve shirt and dark trousers.

Model standing outdoors wearing a long-sleeved sheer black maxi dress, polka dot socks, and chunky black slide sandals.

Contributor Magazine Blinded by the light 2025

About

Blinded by the Light is a fashion editorial produced for Contributor Magazine, captured by photographer Markus Wachter. The series centers on a tactile exploration of textures, contrasting intricate open-knit dresses and perforated fabrics against rugged urban backdrops. Shot entirely in vertical format, the imagery leans into a contemporary aesthetic defined by high-contrast shadows and sharp natural light. The styling alternates between structured leather pieces and flowing sheer knits, emphasizing the interplay between the subject and industrial environments like metal shutters, concrete walls, and paved walkways. The project captures a raw, observational tone through an analogue film look, utilizing direct sunlight to highlight the material details of the wardrobe. The editorial features a consistent monochromatic palette, occasionally punctuated by muted earth tones and subtle urban accents.