Matières Fécales

Aug 2025

The Vendôme Fall 2025 campaign from Matières Fécales serves as a masterclass in high-fashion juxtaposition, effectively merging the severe, avant-garde sensibilities of the brand with the timeless, classical architecture of Paris. Through a series of striking editorial portraits, photographer Steven Raj Bhaskaran captures a vision of beauty that is both alien and elegant. Featuring model Hannah Rose, the campaign relies on a consistent visual lexicon of stark white facial makeup, bold graphic black eyeliner, and vibrant red lipstick to ground the complex, highly structured silhouettes of the collection. Whether dressed in voluminous faux fur, sharp leather trench coats, or a dramatic red tulle gown, the subject becomes a living sculpture against the weathered stone of Parisian plazas and iconic bronze monuments. The imagery leans into a rigid, monochromatic palette, which allows for subtle textures of knitwear, sheer hosiery, and polished metallic hardware to emerge with clarity. By utilizing natural light to highlight sharp, angular poses, the campaign maintains a cohesive aesthetic that feels both provocative and deeply rooted in luxury fashion houses traditions. Every frame functions as an editorial statement, balancing the intensity of avant-garde styling with the polished, sophisticated polish of a major commercial release, resulting in a project that feels at once historic and radically forward-thinking in its execution.

Editorial

Natural light

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion