A large handcrafted knitted creature sculpture and wearable suit resting on a light wooden floor against a sunlit wall in black and white.

Three figures wearing vibrant knitted costumes and masks play plush instruments in a grassy outdoor field.

Model Iekeliene Stange poses in a multi-colored vertically striped maxi dress with raised painted palms in a grassy field.

Model Iekeliene Stange wearing an elaborate multi-textured knit and faux fur hooded ensemble with fringed yarn over her eyes.

Model Iekeliene Stange with colorful face paint holding hands to her head wearing a dark floral print top.

Model holding a small decorative mask in front of her face, wearing a dark green fringed dress outdoors by a tree and river.

Close-up of handcrafted green knit claw slippers and layered white and blue leg warmers standing on dry grass.

Model Iekeliene Stange poses indoors intertwined with an oversized colorful knitted creature sculpture.

Model in textured pink knitwear playing a colourful yarn-wrapped trumpet outdoors in a field by bare trees.

Model Iekeliene Stange standing among tall dry reeds wearing a green and red sequin swirl top with beige cutout shorts.

Figure seen from behind wearing an intricate multi-colored knitted bodysuit and balaclava with another costumed figure in an open field.

Monochrome editorial image of a woman reclining with her head on the lap of a person wearing an elaborate knitted headpiece and full-body knit costume

Model Iekeliene Stange posing in a floral short-sleeve top, sheer tights, and striped pointed heels against a white wall.

Model standing outdoors in a sequined top beside a figure in a colorful knit costume amidst dry tall grass under a clear blue sky

Iekeliene Stange smiling in a green and burgundy striped sequined top standing among tall dry grass under a blue sky.

Model wearing a colorful full-body knitwear costume and mask standing near a tree in a natural grassy landscape.

Model Iekeliene Stange sitting cross-legged on a sofa knitting with red yarn while wearing a sheer rust blouse and tights.

Model Iekeliene Stange posing in an open field wearing a striped maxi dress with circular objects placed on her palms over her eyes.

Figure wearing a colorful sculpted knit costume and oversized headpiece while playing a violin in an open grassy field.

Model Iekeliene Stange posing outdoors in a textured fringed green dress holding a painted ceramic mask above her head.

The Plant Magazine Splitter Splatter 2026

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In the striking editorial feature Splitter Splatter, The Plant Magazine pushes the boundaries of textile craft and contemporary fashion through an experimental lens. Captured with a tactile sensibility, the project explores the interplay between human form and sculptural knitwear, leaning into a surrealist aesthetic that feels both whimsical and deeply grounded in artisanal traditions. Photographer Annelie Bruijn masterfully documents these elaborate, hand-knitted costumes, which range from vibrant, creature-like structures to geometric, high-contrast fashion pieces. Under the creative vision of fashion director Julie Ragolia, the narrative unfolds across rural landscapes and quiet, domestic interiors, utilizing natural light to accentuate the complex layering of yarns, sequins, and embroidery. Model Iekeliene Stange brings a performative energy to the work, moving through fields and structured settings while draped in colorful, patchwork garments that often obscure the face, heightening the project's mysterious, fine art quality. The integration of 35mm film adds a cinematic texture, further emphasizing the contrast between the muted, organic surroundings and the bold, kaleidoscopic textiles. Ultimately, Splitter Splatter stands as a compelling study in materiality, where the juxtaposition of rough, rustic environments and intricate,手工-made crochet work results in an evocative visual language that celebrates the expressive potential of experimental knitwear within a modern lifestyle editorial framework.