Emilia Wickstead Backstage Spring/Summer Emilia Wickstead 2025

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Emilia Wickstead’s Spring/Summer presentation is captured through a series of backstage documentary images. The collection, rooted in the luxury fashion sector, is explored through an intimate lens that highlights the technical preparation and quiet atmosphere preceding the runway show. Photographer Niall Hodson documents the event, moving between candid portraits and observed interactions. The project employs a mix of monochrome aesthetics and high-contrast lighting to emphasize texture, from delicate waffle-knit fabrics to structured plaid headscarves. By utilizing an analogue film approach and natural light, the work leans into a reportage style that highlights the minimalist details of the collection. The imagery frames the precision of runway beauty and the deliberate styling of the presentation, focusing on the intersection of garment construction and backstage reality.