Seven fashion looks, one Berlin hotel, and a story built around the clothes and the people wearing them. This Ellington Hotel Berlin fashion editorial brings together Britta Steffenhagen and Sophia Lenore in portraits that move from quiet interiors to relaxed moments together.
Photographed by Phil Halfmann with creative direction and styling by Sophia Lenore, the shoot features pieces from Natascha von Hirschhausen, UNIQLO and Esprit, with footwear by Trippen. The images show how varied wardrobe choices can sit within one cohesive visual story.
The Fashion Story at Ellington Hotel Berlin
The hotel interiors give the photographs a lived-in setting. Curtains, seating and the bedroom provide different backdrops while the connection between the two models carries the series. Soft light and restrained compositions keep fabric, color and expression in view.
Watch the behind-the-scenes film from the shoot:
Seven Looks from the Editorial
What Makes the Series Work
The gallery changes pace without losing its thread: a close embrace leads into seated portraits, layered casualwear and a coffee scene. The horizontal frames suit the article and archive previews; the portrait image adds variety within the story. Together they show both the clothing and how it moves through a real setting.
For another Berlin fashion story featuring Britta Steffenhagen, see her Kreuzberg editorial. Readers interested in how the team prepares a shoot can explore the professional photoshoot process. Aspiring models can also use our model portfolio guide.
Credits
Photographer: Phil Halfmann
Creative Director, Lead Hair and Makeup, Lead Wardrobe Stylist, Model: Sophia Lenore
Model: Britta Steffenhagen
Hair and Makeup: Joanne Sysum and Jasmin Kutsche
Social Media Assistant: Shanna Krammer
Hair Products: L’Oréal
Makeup Products: Charlotte Tilbury
Jewelry: Gabriele Iazzetta
Wardrobe: Natascha von Hirschhausen, UNIQLO, Esprit
Shoes: Trippen
Location: Ellington Hotel Berlin
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