VOGUE
•
VOGUE
•
VOGUE
•
VOGUE • VOGUE • VOGUE •
CREATIVE
direction
Our goal was to produce a film that didn’t feel like fashion content. It had to feel like a journey. Vogue Russia sought to capture the spirit of the American Southeast through the lens of high fashion, blending cinematic style with real-world texture. We set out to create something transportive, a moving visual diary that lived between fashion editorial and personal travelogue.
Every frame was grounded in natural light and authentic movement. Each location was carefully curated to help tell the story, while leaving importance of place. Our approach was to stay responsive to the environment, using it as a character rather than a backdrop. The result is a quietly bold piece that honors both place and presence.
Styling was intentionally woven into the environment. Linen, cotton, sun-bleached color palettes, and hand-textured pieces echoed the tones of driftwood, moss, and sand




VISUAL
direction
Every visual element was the result of close collaboration with a world-class fashion team. From wardrobe to location to lighting, each detail was designed to enhance the editorial elegance of the story. We sculpted the light for each individual scene using natural sources supported by bounce and negative fill to shape contrast and mood. Color grading was carefully crafted to complement the environment and styling, bringing warmth and subtle texture without oversaturation.
Camera movement was fluid and observational, designed to keep the viewer immersed while allowing space for the fashion to lead. The end result was a cinematic editorial that felt timeless and intentionally unforced.




IMPACT
This editorial film added a cinematic dimension to Vogue Russia’s international storytelling, blending the textures of the American Southeast with high fashion. Shared across Vogue Russia’s digital channels as part of their global editorial slate, the piece quickly gained momentum, amassing over 525,000 views and countless social shares in the first 24 hours. Celebrated for its sense of quiet confidence and restrained luxury, it resonated deeply with both fashion insiders and broader audiences.




CAST & CREW
Model: Olivia Vinten
Director: Yulia Gorbachenko
Director of Photography: Beau Kester
Art Director: JP Micallef
Stylist: Sandy Armeni
Hair: Panos Papandrianos
Makeup: Georgi Sandev
Casting: David Chen
Editor: Round 1 Productions
Music: Alonso Cacho
First Assistant: Nick Thomsen
Second Assistant: Ashley Camper