Rouge Fashionbook: How to preserve yourself

Oct 2026

How to preserve yourself is a fashion editorial series for Rouge Fashionbook that examines the interplay between avant-garde structural design and intimate portraiture. Photographed by Claudio Robles, the project emphasizes textural complexity through a lens that captures both minimalist studio setups and high-contrast, moody environments. The styling, led by Max Weinstein, prioritizes sculptural silhouettes—ranging from layered black ruffles to intricate lace veils and embellished leather—which are juxtaposed against both vibrant pops of color and stark, neutral backdrops. Models Aker Ajak and Anyiang Yak appear throughout the series, grounded by a clean, deliberate aesthetic that relies on soft directional lighting. The editorial integrates technical details like macro beauty shots featuring glitter and lash embellishments alongside full-length compositions that highlight experimental garment construction. With hair by Sonny Molina and makeup by Alex Levy, the work maintains a polished, contemporary vision that bridges the gap between traditional fashion photography and conceptual art.

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