Shirtless man with alternative goth makeup and studded jewelry holding a black cat against a plain studio wall.

Man wearing elaborate chain body harness and dark eyeliner holding a heart-shaped object in mouth indoors

Black and white portrait of a man in sheer floral lace holding a woman in a matching lace outfit with dark gothic makeup at night.

Close-up black and white portrait of a person's face covered in draped metallic silver chains across the eyes and cheeks.

Black and white portrait of a model wearing dark wrap-around visor sunglasses, a black hoodie, and studded belts by a lake.

Low angle black and white shot of a young man with styled hair wearing a three-stripe top and studded belt tossing a small ball outdoors.

Model with pink braided pigtails in a plaid necktie halter top and red mesh gloves posing on a balcony in front of an apartment building.

Monochrome fashion portrait of a person in gothic lace carrying another draped figure wearing lace and studded belt details.

Back view of a model in a sheer black floral lace dress, wide studded eyelet belt, and black thong against a wall.

Monochrome portrait of a model lifting a sheer floral lace top, styled with a grommet-studded belt and necklace against a plain backdrop.

Model wearing a silver chain headpiece and mask draped over a black top in front of a pastel flower garland.

Black and white editorial portrait of two people with gothic makeup, one wearing large fluffy white animal ear headwear outdoors.

Model wearing a sheer lace shirt, studded belt, and leather gloves seated on a wood floor lighting a candle in a monochrome editorial.

Black cat wearing a spiked leather collar staring directly at the camera against a white backdrop with a cast shadow.

Fashion model in a chainmail mask, black knit dress, draped silver chains, and metallic boots on a city street.

Gothic portrait of a young woman in dark lace apparel and heavy eye makeup casting a winged shadow against a wall.

Monochrome portrait of a young man with dark eye makeup and safety pins in his hair seated outdoors in a black wicker chair.

Monochrome photograph of a man posing in front of a pet store entrance with a wooden pallet in the foreground.

Alternative model in dark graphic tee, studded belt, cage skirt, and platform boots seated at a glass bus shelter.

The Metalhead Magazine Ghosts 2025

About

Ghosts is a sprawling editorial feature for The Metalhead Magazine that explores the intersection of subcultural aesthetics and high-fashion portraiture. Photographed by Daniil Kudryavtsev, the series leans into a moody, gothic sensibility, blending raw urban environments with intricate, avant-garde styling. The project utilizes high-contrast flash and monochrome techniques to accentuate the tactile qualities of the wardrobe, which features layered metallic chains, sheer lace, grommet-studded leather, and elaborate harnesses. Through a combination of gritty outdoor street scenes and controlled studio portraiture, the narrative evokes a dramatic, dark aesthetic while maintaining a sharp focus on texture and ornamentation.