Vanity Fair Italia

May 2026

Dialoghi, a striking editorial spread for Vanity Fair Italia, explores the intersection between human poise and the rigid, unforgiving geometry of brutalist architecture. Photographed by Xavi Gordo, the series masterfully balances the soft, organic fluidity of luxury fashion with the cold, unyielding nature of concrete columns and glass block installations. Under the creative direction of stylist Valentina Di Pinto, the project favors a sophisticated visual language where texture becomes the primary narrative device. The styling contrasts delicate lace, sheer mesh, and shimmering sequins against stark industrial backgrounds, effectively grounding high-fashion silhouettes in a gritty, real-world context. The use of natural light is pivotal throughout the series, with Gordo employing soft, diffused illumination to celebrate the tactile qualities of leather, satin, and lace, while occasionally leaning into high-contrast chiaroscuro to evoke a sense of cinematic mystery. With the model Luana Guimarães navigating these expansive, minimalist spaces with quiet confidence, the portraits transcend traditional fashion photography to become sculptural studies of form and shadow. Supported by the precise hair and makeup work of Jordi Fontanals, which emphasizes natural movement and raw expression, Dialoghi stands as a testament to the power of editorial minimalism. The project captures an atmosphere of introspective calm, proving that even within the most imposing modern environments, the human form remains the ultimate subject of intrigue.

Editorial, Vertical, Editorial, Vertical

Natural light, Natural light

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion