Vogue Germany

Jul 2026

Vogue Germany presents an evocative fashion editorial featuring the versatile actress Mala Emde. The project leans into an atmosphere of high-concept artifice, blending surrealist imagery with a sharp, modern editorial lens. Photographer Elizaveta Porodina orchestrates a series of striking visual narratives where Emde is framed by unconventional elements—ranging from floating metallic arrows to suspended silver balloons and fragmented mirrored installations. These compositions, masterfully supported by set designers Hatty Ellis Coward and Stephanie Kevers, push the boundaries of standard portraiture into the realm of performance art. The aesthetic is defined by a rigorous commitment to high-contrast lighting and chiaroscuro techniques, which emphasize the glossy textures of latex and leather against a recurring, saturated green palette. Fashion editor Jeanie Annan-Lewin curates a wardrobe that balances architectural structure with provocative minimalism, while hairstylist Kota Suizu and makeup artist Laura Yard lean into a precise, edgy beauty language featuring textured bobs and shimmering accents. The result is a cinematic exploration of identity that uses studio strobe precision and natural light to capture moments of stillness within complex, kinetic environments. This series effectively bridges the gap between high-fashion media and fine art photography, creating a visual language that feels both timeless and distinctly avant-garde in its execution.

Editorial, Vertical

Studio strobe

Magazines, Media & Entertainment