High-angle view of seven women in dark gothic fashion seated around a circular black table with hands placed on the surface.

Model wearing leopard-print tights, a black vest, and a cream scarf standing before a floral tapestry with silver chains on the floor.

A woman in a cream jumpsuit appears to levitate horizontally inside an ornate golden stage as another woman holds a hoop.

Surreal fashion portrait of a headless figure in a beige jacket and voluminous white tulle gown holding a woman's head underarm.

Model in an embellished black sheer top tilting head back balancing a sword and two knives in mouth against a floral tapestry.

Woman with teased dark hair wearing a sheer black floral lace top with bangles against an ornate floral tapestry background.

Group portrait of models in theatrical fashion posing in an ornate baroque interior with tapestries and gold decor.

Various Editorials Reparto Studio - Backlot 2026

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Reparto Studio - Backlot emerges as a masterclass in visual storytelling, channeling a hauntingly theatrical aesthetic that blurs the lines between classical portraiture and surrealist fantasy. Through the lens of photographer Javier Ruiz, the series functions as an evocative fashion editorial where every frame feels like a scene pulled from an avant-garde play. The collection leans heavily into the tension between the organic and the ornate, utilizing rich floral tapestries, gilded wood carvings, and dim, moody lighting to establish a regal yet mysterious atmosphere. Whether captured through natural light or precisely measured studio strobe, the compositions are anchored by complex, layered styling that highlights intricate fabric textures against stark, deep backgrounds. Makeup artist Alba Cordoba plays a vital role here, utilizing dramatic, sharp aesthetics that ground the surreal levitation and high-fashion conceptual imagery. The work feels inherently cinematic, often framing its subjects behind proscenium arches or mirrors to force the viewer into the position of a voyeur observing a clandestine ritual. By blending traditional elements with bold, unexpected flourishes—like a sword balanced against a tapestry or a headless mannequin adorned in tulle—the project creates a cohesive, high-concept narrative. It is an exploration of the performative nature of fashion, where the environment is as much a character as the subjects themselves, ultimately resulting in a striking, high-key editorial statement.