Purple Magazine

Feb 2024

Purple Magazine presents a series of editorial images documenting the Elena Velez FW24 presentation at New York Fashion Week. Captured by photographer Darío Castillo, the collection functions as candid event reportage, eschewing traditional runway framing for a raw, backstage perspective. The series utilizes a gritty, analogue film aesthetic to emphasize the atmosphere of the presentation. Through the use of direct flash and low-key lighting, the images highlight sculptural fashion details, including intricate headpieces and textured footwear, against dimly lit interior settings. This editorial project leans into the reportage tradition, focusing on intimate interactions and ambient candlelight to capture the mood of the collection reveal.

Editorial, Gritty, Vertical

Analogue / film

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