Man standing on a concrete walkway in front of a modern building wearing a sleeveless grey hoodie and distressed wide-leg jeans.

Monochrome editorial portrait of a person in a black t-shirt pulling up their hem outdoors in front of a building.

Monochrome low-angle portrait of a person wearing cargo pants and a dark t-shirt with strong light flare in an outdoor setting

Black and white portrait of a bald man crouching and pushing against a concrete column on an outdoor rooftop.

Close-up of a person wearing distressed denim jeans with keys attached to a belt loop and a cropped sweatshirt, captured in monochrome.

Monochrome image of a man in shorts and sneakers leaning backwards against a large dark tent structure outdoors.

Monochrome low angle shot of a man standing with arms outstretched in front of a modern building exterior.

Man wearing a vibrant red knit beanie and black button-down shirt with a red graphic print outdoors.

Monochrome portrait of a young man lying down on grassy ground wearing a striped t-shirt for The Metalhead Magazine split project.

A bald man standing in front of a concrete building with one arm raised in the air, wearing a black shirt and patterned trousers.

Monochrome low-angle editorial photograph of a headless figure wearing patterned cargo trousers and a black long-sleeve shirt outdoors.

Low angle portrait of a bald man wearing a striped tank top and white socks against a grey background

Monochrome fashion editorial image featuring a person wearing a black top and dark trousers outdoors against a building

Close-up black and white portrait of a person sitting on grass with knees pulled up

Monochrome portrait of a seated bald man in black clothing shielding his eyes outdoors

Black and white portrait of a person in a dark beanie and dark t-shirt giving a thumbs up against an overcast sky.

Monochrome portrait of a man wearing a sleeveless grey hoodie and a patterned bandana around his neck outdoors.

Monochrome fashion editorial image of a person bending backward near a stone fountain with a building in the background.

Monochrome low-angle shot of a dancer posing mid-action on a public square in front of a building.

The Metalhead Magazine Split 2025

About

Split, a compelling editorial project for The Metalhead Magazine, masterfully channels the raw energy of urban youth culture through a series of evocative, high-contrast black-and-white portraits. Captured with an authentic documentary sensibility, the work leans heavily into the stark geometry of modernist architectural backdrops, utilizing the clean lines of concrete plazas and brutalist facades to frame the human form. Through the collaborative lens of photographer Igor Vavilov and the keen sartorial eye of fashion editor and stylist Daniil Kudryavtsev, the project presents a series of studies on form, posture, and texture. The imagery, frequently shot on 35mm film, utilizes natural light to create soft lens flares and moody chiaroscuro effects that heighten the project's cinematic quality. Rather than relying on traditional fashion tropes, the styling emphasizes utilitarian layers, distressed denim, and patterned textiles, grounding the aesthetic in a tactile, street-ready reality. The subjects are positioned in dynamic, occasionally surreal poses that break from convention, emphasizing the interplay between the individual and their physical environment. By prioritizing a grainy, analogue texture, Split offers a deliberate departure from polished digital perfection, favoring a gritty, minimalist aesthetic that feels both immediate and timeless. The result is a cohesive visual narrative that effectively bridges the gap between high-fashion editorial and raw, observational street portraiture.