The early 2000s and 2010s were an era of spectacle, where fashion collided with reality TV to create a world of heightened ambition and manufactured drama. Our latest photo series revisits this chaotic period, using the resurgence of the indie sleaze aesthetic to explore the absurdity and allure of a time when competition ruled the runway and entertainment often came at a human cost.
In the images, the models embody a staged rivalry in a fictional competition called Miss Fashion, a nod to the reality show battles that defined the era. These scenes serve as a stark reminder of a fashion industry that prioritized entertainment over artistry, where human beings were reduced to commodities and drama became the ultimate accessory.
This photo series functions as both homage and critique. It examines the chaotic and often exploitative aspects of the era while acknowledging the creativity that managed to thrive despite them. It challenges us to look beyond the surface of fashion and media, questioning the systems that turned personal stories into disposable entertainment.
Published in THE COLD MAGAZINE
CD & Photography: @carlos.castrosin
CD & Styling: @dialovna
Makeup: @ilya.fesenko
Hair: @tupalovaalina
Set Design: @lucaluca.studio
Floral Design: @vivko.studio
Graphic Design: @jz1000.png
Styling Assistant: @lamborjeanii
Light Assistants: @giasoeder & @adaretegan
Production Assistant: @zeynealev
Studio: @lynx.studio.berlin
Text: @noplasticdoll
Special thanks: @neymove, @pariniassociati, @guitarpressoffice & @ritalined
Models: @hanna.hptm (@vivamodelsberlin), @joseyschadow (@louisamodels), @celinebethmann (@louisamodels)
