In the latest editorial spread for Sicky Magazine, titled NOW AND THEM, photographer Elys Berroteran crafts a narrative that feels both timeless and grounded in the grit of urban life. This high-fashion photography series eschews color for a strictly monochromatic palette, allowing the stark textures of pinstripe blazers and abstract-print trousers to take center stage against a backdrop of architectural elements. By utilizing analogue film techniques and natural light, the work achieves a cinematic quality that transforms the subject into a figure of quiet, contemplative intensity. From the towering stone pillars to the iconic silhouette of the Brooklyn Bridge looming in the distance, the environment acts as a structural anchor for the model, whose presence balances between vulnerability and a sharp, composed strength. The images lean into an editorial minimalism, favoring tight, intimate framing that highlights the interplay between skin, textile, and light. Whether capturing a pensive moment on a metal railing or a direct, unflinching engagement with the camera, Berroteran employs a high-key approach that strips away distraction, focusing entirely on the interplay of shadow and form. It is a masterclass in modern fashion storytelling, where the clothing serves as an extension of the urban landscape rather than mere adornment, resulting in a cohesive visual study that feels both raw and elegantly refined.
