Model wearing a ribbed knit dress posing against a textured wall with sunlight filtering through leaves for Elle Germany.

Model in sunglasses wearing a cream striped jacket and matching trousers leaning against a white building exterior wall

Model wearing a large straw hat and turquoise jewellery against a light sky background for Elle Germany magazine.

Model standing barefoot on a pool edge by the ocean wearing a pink silk outfit for Elle Germany fashion editorial

Model in white coat holding small handbag standing in arched stone portico overlooking the ocean by Alex Waltl

Model in camel suit jacket and trousers with white top posing outdoors on stone patio for Elle Germany

Model wearing pink coat and turtleneck sweater seated on a wooden lounger by water for Elle Germany magazine.

Model standing waist-deep in water wearing a brown leather jacket and skirt between stone walls for Elle Germany

Model lying on an outdoor lounge chair wearing a cream textured sweater and light trousers under warm sunlight

Model in white coat and peach shorts leaning against a mesh hammock by a pool for Elle Germany So Soft project

Model wearing a brown leather jacket and matching shorts standing in a narrow stone alleyway for Elle Germany magazine cover.

Model wearing neutral trench coat and trousers walks on a wooden pier by the ocean holding a tote bag for Elle Germany So Soft project

Model Mariina Keskitalo in a beige knit dress posing against a white wall with dappled tree shadows for Elle Germany.

Model in a cream turtleneck dress and matching coat standing beside a large stone urn in a textured interior.

Elle Germany So Soft 2025

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For the So Soft project, Elle Germany presents a fashion editorial defined by minimalist architectural lines and an emphasis on tactile layering. Photographer Alex Waltl captures model Mariina Keskitalo across a series of sun-drenched, coastal environments that bridge the gap between structured city aesthetics and serene seaside landscapes. Utilizing a palette of earthy tones and soft, warm hues, the editorial leans into the interplay of light and shadow. The compositions frequently feature natural light to highlight the intricate textures of ribbed knits, structured leather, and silk garments. These shots rely on a clean, editorial aesthetic, often employing analogue film techniques to achieve a nuanced, atmospheric quality within the vertical frames.