The Alla Kostromicheva Vogue Russia editorial is filled with two striking silhouettes that play with light and shadow in different ways. One focuses completely on the contrast between stark whites and dark blacks, while the other actually interacts with light. Its grill-like aesthetic patterns Kostromicheva's skin with patches of light and shadow. Both outfits were selected from Gareth Pugh's designs.
Shot by Emma Tempest for the magazine's February 2012 issue, the Alla Kostromicheva Vogue Russia editorial was styled by Camilla Pole. Kostromicheva does a stunning job enhancing the geometric qualities of the outfits Pole clad her in, using her arms in particular to almost mimic the patterns. Her slick ponytail was done by Halley Brisker with makeup by Zoe Taylor.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Contrast Fashion
- There is an opportunity for designers to create fashion pieces that utilize the contrast between stark whites and dark blacks, creating visually striking silhouettes.
- Interactive Fashion
- There is potential for fashion designs that interact with light, incorporating grill-like aesthetic patterns to create unique visual effects on the wearer.
- Geometric Styling
- Stylists can explore enhancing the geometric qualities of outfits by using specific poses and body parts to showcase the patterns in a visually appealing way.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can experiment with contrast elements and interactive designs to create innovative and visually captivating garments.
- Photography
- Photographers can explore different lighting techniques and patterns to enhance the visual impact of fashion editorials.
- Styling and Makeup
- Stylists and makeup artists can collaborate to creatively enhance the geometric qualities of outfits, using specific techniques and colors to complement the designs.
