Elle Czech Republic

Jan 2025

For its January 2025 issue, Elle Czech Republic presents 'The Light Issue,' a fashion editorial featuring model Karolina Bisova. Photographed by Matus Toth, the series leans into a moody, atmospheric aesthetic that contrasts sculptural garments with experimental light-painting techniques. The collection of portraits captures a dreamlike quality through long exposure and multiple exposure effects, rendering ethereal streaks of luminous color against high-contrast studio backgrounds. The editorial highlights a diverse range of styling, from intricate tweed jackets and ornate embroidery to sheer, layered textiles and dramatic silhouettes. By integrating surreal motion blur and chiaroscuro lighting, the visuals shift between crisp, structural portraiture and flowing, otherworldly motion. The work centers on the interplay between the subject and light, resulting in a cohesive visual narrative that balances refined editorial typography with raw, experimental photography.

Editorial, Vertical, Moody

Long exposure

Editorial