Zadig & Voltaire in Berlin: Five Fashion Editorial Looks

Three models in Zadig & Voltaire looks against a brick wall in Berlin

Five looks, one Berlin fashion story: this Zadig & Voltaire editorial moves from colorful artwork to concrete, rust, and brick. The changing backdrops let the cast’s expressions and styling lead each frame.

Zadig & Voltaire in Berlin: Five Editorial Looks

Photographed by Phil Halfmann and art directed by Sophia Lenore, the series pairs the label’s wardrobe and shoes with Berlin’s textured urban settings. Group portraits alternate with smaller pairings, giving the story a sense of movement and connection. The photographs below show how the same styling direction shifts as the setting changes.

1. Art and Attitude

Four models in Zadig & Voltaire looks posed in front of colorful artwork
The group opens the story against colorful art.

Color and graphic shapes frame the four models. Their different poses make the image feel like a shared scene, while each person retains a distinct presence.

2. A Closer Portrait

Two models in Zadig & Voltaire wardrobe posed together in front of artwork
A paired portrait gives the editorial a quieter beat.

The smaller composition shifts attention to the relationship between the two subjects. Their proximity and direct presence slow the pace after the opening group photograph.

3. Against Concrete

Two models in designer looks posed against a concrete wall in Berlin
A plain concrete wall brings the silhouettes forward.

With less visual activity behind the models, the wardrobe and their gestures carry more of the frame. It is a simple change of setting that gives the editorial a sharper edge.

4. Rust and Contrast

Two women in Zadig & Voltaire looks seated against a rust-colored wall
The warm, weathered surface changes the mood again.

The rust-colored backdrop brings warmth and texture to this paired portrait. The contrast between clothing, makeup, and worn metal makes the scene feel grounded in the city.

5. Back Together

Four models in Zadig & Voltaire styling gathered by a brick wall
The final group frame closes the five-look sequence.

Bringing the cast together returns the story to its starting point, now with brick rather than artwork as the backdrop. The series works as a Berlin fashion editorial because the people and the place both shape its visual rhythm.

More Frames from the Shoot

Additional group frame from the Zadig & Voltaire fashion shoot in Berlin
Additional portrait from the Berlin Zadig & Voltaire editorial

Behind the Scenes

Watch the creative team at work in the original behind-the-scenes video.

Credits

Photographer: Phil Halfmann
Art Director: Sophia Lenore
Wardrobe Stylists: Yui Iida and Carmen Alonso
Hair & Makeup: Reem Jarhum and Raquel Suárez
Models: Aurora Shubina, Josia Fehse, Lau Hoishuen
Wardrobe and shoes: Zadig & Voltaire

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