i-D Magazine

Sep 2026

In the latest feature for i-D Magazine, titled Worst in Show, photographer Neva Wireko and fashion editor Imaan Sayed converge to create a striking visual narrative that pushes the boundaries of contemporary fashion photography. This high-fashion project masterfully explores the intersection of editorial minimalism and maximalist ornamentation, utilizing avant-garde headpieces and tactile textures to demand the viewer’s full attention. By balancing a clean studio aesthetic with deliberate, cinematic flair, the team crafts an evocative series that feels both timeless and provocatively modern. The imagery leans into a sophisticated play of contrast, using both light-filled natural tones and moody, low-key chiaroscuro lighting to elevate the subject, entertainer Slayyyter, as she navigates these sculptural ensembles. With hair styling by Dylan Chavles and makeup artistry by Michaela Bosch, every frame acts as a study in poise, where the raw, rustic nature of a wooden sawhorse provides a grounding counterpoint to the ethereal delicacy of lace, pearls, and oversized feather accents. Through the expert collaboration of set designer Elysia Belilove, the production maintains a polished, cohesive tension between the subject and the stark backdrop. This editorial serves as a masterclass in texture, blending live-action technique with an uncompromising creative vision to deliver a narrative that is as conceptually layered as the garments themselves.

Editorial, Cinematic, Clean

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion