Office Magazine: Elena Velez's BANDLAND (YR007)

Sep 2025

Office Magazine presents a raw, immersive editorial feature documenting Elena Velez’s BANDLAND (YR007) presentation. The project captures the designer fashion collection through a candid lens, moving between the high-energy environment of the runway and the intimate, textured atmosphere of the backstage area. Photographer Kristina Shakht employs a signature direct-flash technique, using high-contrast lighting to accentuate the experimental apparel and avant-garde styling. The imagery leans into a gritty, documentary aesthetic, emphasizing the tactile qualities of the layered garments, structured headwear, and metallic urban details. Featuring an appearance by Anna Delvey, the series serves as a visual record of the presentation's theatrical staging and distinct beauty direction. By blending stark monochrome frames with warm, low-key interior portraiture, the feature maintains a raw, unpolished energy throughout.

Editorial, Vertical

Flash

Editorial