The photoshoot starring model Oktawia by Kurt Salhofer, a photographer based in Braunau am Inn, Belgium, brings a good dose of edginess to the beloved equestrian sport. Although the all-black wardrobe of strapless peplum shirts, long sheer dresses and shiny pleather skirts would look more at home in an urban setting, it somehow works in this editorial.
Shot for the 16th issue of Bambi Magazine, the photoshoot starring Oktawia by Kurt Salhofer is captured completely in black and white. This makes the editorial even more seamless. It also helps that the costarring horse is nearly all-black himself. The feminine looks were styled by Sky Lathuya Le with wet locks and smokey eyes by beauty artist Nadia Kaiser.
Edgy Equestrian Editorials
The Photoshoot Starring Oktawia by Kurt Salhofer is Shot in Grayscale
Trend Themes
1. Edgy Equestrian Fashion - Opportunity for designers to create bold and unconventional equestrian clothing, merging urban and sportswear elements.
2. Black and White Photography - Potential for photographers to experiment with grayscale images, adding a distinctive and timeless touch to fashion editorials.
3. Alternative Fashion Editorials - Emerging trend of featuring non-traditional settings and styles in fashion editorials, pushing the boundaries of creativity and storytelling.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Innovative fashion designers can explore unique equestrian-inspired collections that combine urban and traditional elements.
2. Photography - Photographers can embrace black and white photography as a way to create striking and artistic fashion editorials.
3. Fashion Publishing - Fashion magazines can disrupt traditional editorials by featuring alternative settings and styles, attracting a more adventurous audience.