Model Melinda Kiss in white top and black skirt posing for Harper's Bazaar Germany Rokoko editorial photographed by Dima Hohlov

Model in a floral bubble dress with black strap looking over shoulder against a textured grey background

Model Melinda Kiss wearing a white ruffled top and textured skirt seated against a mottled grey studio backdrop.

Model wearing a black turtleneck and long black skirt against a gradient grey and blue studio background

Model from behind wearing a black top and wide flared textured skirt against a neutral background

Model wearing a cropped white top and voluminous dark maxi skirt standing against a textured industrial wall.

Close-up portrait of female model Melinda Kiss with voluminous textured blonde hair and a delicate strap garment for Harper's Bazaar Germany.

Portrait of a female model with tousled hair wearing an embroidered sheer top against a light textured background

Model wearing a black dress and sheer black lace veil draped over her face, photographed against a neutral grey background

Model Melinda Kiss in a sheer lace dress with voluminous dark hair against a gradient studio backdrop for Harper's Bazaar Germany

Model Melinda Kiss in an embroidered organza gown standing against an industrial wall for Harper's Bazaar Germany

Model Melinda Kiss crouches wearing a ruffled pink dress and statement gold earrings for Harper's Bazaar Germany

Model with tousled hair wearing a ruffled floral dress against a textured grey background.

Model Melinda Kiss in a black sculptural dress with voluminous silhouette for Harper's Bazaar Germany editorial by Dima Hohlov

Model in black off-the-shoulder dress wearing a black veil against a gradient background for Harper's Bazaar Germany

Portrait of a woman with voluminous curly hair wearing a dark turtleneck sweater against a neutral background

Model Melinda Kiss in a textured patterned top against a smoky grey studio backdrop for Harper's Bazaar Germany editorial

Harper's Bazaar Germany Rokoko 2026

About

Rokoko, a high-fashion editorial spread for Harper's Bazaar Germany, serves as a masterclass in balancing historical opulence with modern, avant-garde sensibilities. Photographed by Dima Hohlov, the project leans into a moody, cinematic aesthetic that prioritizes sculptural silhouettes and rich, organic textures. Under the keen eye of fashion editor and stylist Kerstin Schneider, the editorial showcases a sophisticated play on volume and architecture, featuring everything from intricate organza gowns with ruffled collars to minimalist, monochromatic staples. The series expertly navigates between ethereal, romantic moods and sharp, industrial grit, utilizing a mottled grey palette that keeps the focus firmly on the high-fashion tailoring. Central to this visual narrative is model Melinda Kiss, whose dynamic, windswept presence brings a tangible energy to the stillness of the frame. The production is elevated by the tactile hair styling of Tie Toyama and the understated precision of makeup artist Megumi Matsuno, both of whom work in concert to enhance the raw, textured quality of the garments. With deliberate use of chiaroscuro lighting and soft, diffused studio strobe techniques, the imagery captures an atmospheric depth that feels both timeless and distinctly contemporary. Rokoko ultimately succeeds by grounding its more dramatic, historical references in a clean, minimalist photographic approach, proving that even the most elaborate couture finds its greatest impact through refined, careful execution.