Elle Brasil

Jun 2026

Terra dos sonhos, a striking fashion editorial for Elle Brasil, transports the viewer into a surrealist pastoral landscape where the boundary between couture and land art dissolves. Under the creative direction of Luciano Schmitz, the project channels an ethereal energy, placing models Mariane Calazan and Sayonara Romão within vast, mist-shrouded fields of dry, golden grass. Photographed by Josefina Bietti, the series masterfully leans into cinematic visual storytelling, utilizing natural light to elevate the interplay between human form and abstract, iridescent sculptures. The imagery is defined by high-fashion editorial rigor, where tactile elements like shaggy knitwear, opera gloves, and ornate feather headpieces are juxtaposed against both moody, chiaroscuro-inspired silhouettes and bright, expansive blue skies. Whether capturing the shimmering metallic sheen of avant-garde installations or the delicate movement of fringed garments caught in the breeze, the work prioritizes a rigorous aesthetic of texture and negative space. By synthesizing the raw, organic beauty of the outdoor setting with a highly conceptual approach to styling, Terra dos sonhos achieves a dreamlike quality that feels both grounded in nature and entirely otherworldly. The result is a sophisticated narrative that moves beyond traditional luxury fashion, positioning the garment as a sculptural component within a larger, deliberate composition that challenges the eye and celebrates the art of the editorial portrait.

Editorial, Lifestyle, Editorial, Lifestyle

Natural light

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