Documenting the Dries Van Noten SS27 runway presentation, this backstage editorial series for WWD captures the intricate craftsmanship and layered aesthetics of the collection. The imagery leans into the tactile nature of the garments, focusing on heavy embroidery, beaded embellishments, and complex textile combinations against both studio settings and industrial backstage environments.
Photographer Fran Gomez de Villaboa centers the visual narrative on the interplay of texture and accessory, with styling by Robbie Spencer emphasizing rich contrasts in pattern and tone. The aesthetic is defined by soft, natural lighting that highlights the detail in the jewellery, leather goods, and intricate tailoring. Hair by Olivier Schawalder and makeup by Thomas De Kluyver round out the portraits, maintaining a consistent focus on the collection's material details and the candid atmosphere of the show environment.
