Black and white portrait of a woman in a black feathered top raising her hand to shield her eyes from direct sunlight.

Monochrome portrait of a woman seated barefoot on a white slatted bench wearing a sheer ruffled blouse against a wood paneled wall.

Woman in a black lace lingerie set leaning against a bright white sunlit wall with sharp shadows.

Black and white close-up portrait of a woman with tousled dark hair and defined eyebrows wearing a delicate chain necklace.

Monochrome fashion portrait of a woman standing on a rocky beach wearing a draped black top and patterned shorts.

Model in a sheer off-white winged cape garment standing barefoot on rocks backlit by sunlight.

Elle Slovenia magazine cover featuring a woman in a red textured knit bikini top and cardigan against a wooden wall.

Model in a sheer black top and ruffled white skirt seated in a plastic chair near parked motorboats and a standing man.

Woman in a voluminous strapless cream gown and dark sandals seated on a chair in front of a white wall with a framed painting.

Monochrome fashion portrait of a woman in a two-tone black and white sleeveless dress standing against the sea.

Model wearing a red knit halter top, red cardigan, and beige belted trousers standing against a vertical wood panel wall.

Model reclining on coastal rocks wearing a light aqua satin ruffled top and skirt set against the ocean for Elle Slovenia.

Model posing against a white wooden beach shack wall wearing a textured black fringed maxi dress.

Elle Slovenia Belu 2026

About

The editorial series Belu for Elle Slovenia captures an evocative intersection of high fashion and coastal serenity, masterfully orchestrated through the lens of photographer Simone Paccini. By blending a refined luxury fashion aesthetic with raw, organic landscapes, the project channels a cinematic mood that feels both timeless and grounded in contemporary style. Fashion editor and stylist Alessandro Ferrari leans into tactile storytelling, expertly pairing intricate textures—from voluminous ruffles and sheer, ethereal fabrics to dense, cable-knit ensembles—against a backdrop of sun-drenched rocky shorelines and minimalist architectural interiors. The imagery relies heavily on natural light and soft light techniques, which work to accentuate the interplay between human form and environment. Each frame, whether presenting a high-contrast black-and-white portrait or a vibrant, color-rich cover, speaks to a deliberate editorial minimalism that prioritizes mood over artifice. By positioning the subject within coastal narratives or against crisp, vertical panels, the work achieves a visual fluidity that elevates the wardrobe into a character of its own. This project effectively synthesizes a commercial edge with an artistic, lifestyle-driven perspective, demonstrating a sophisticated approach to modern fashion photography that respects the delicacy of the materials while anchoring the subject in a tangible, deeply textured reality.