Mala Emde with a blonde bob wig and black lingerie posing with suspended glowing arrows in a studio setting for Vogue Germany.

Mala Emde in a textured sequin gown arching backward while holding a glowing sparkler wand against an atmospheric green studio backdrop.

Mala Emde wearing long black leather gloves and holding a sparkling diamond necklace in a monochrome portrait.

Mala Emde with windswept blonde hair posing in a white slip dress with a green sculpted bustier beside glowing yellow lights.

Model with blonde bob wearing a light grey dress lying on a green surface patterned with yellow light stripes

Mala Emde in black latex lingerie posing among suspended glass arrows against a textured green studio backdrop.

Blonde woman wearing a black jacket examining delicate glass flower sculptures for Vogue Germany editorial.

Mala Emde kneeling in an embellished silver dress, heels, and white socks looking into a mirror in a green studio setting.

Mala Emde in a patterned red fringed outfit lying inside a multi-angled mirrored room on a green floor.

Reflection in a round mirror of a woman with a blonde bob, crystal eye embellishments, and a pleated collar.

Mala Emde posing in black latex briefs and a clear sculpted bodice surrounded by suspended arrows against a studio backdrop.

Mala Emde in a black bodysuit and blonde bob wig posing amid suspended arrows against a studio backdrop in black and white.

Mala Emde in a dark tiered gown and netted face veil descending a staircase surrounded by silver mylar star balloons in green light.

Mala Emde wearing black latex lingerie and a clear sculptural bodice surrounded by suspended arrows for Vogue Germany.

Mala Emde looking down at glowing glass flower sculptures wearing a black blazer for Vogue Germany.

Vogue Germany MALA EMDE 2026

About

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.