The Shape of Winter

Design Scene

Photography by Laura Okita

Design Scene Editorial: Fashion direction by Georgia Alexia Benjou. Lead image featuring graphic print layering and an artisanal horn statement necklace.

The Challenge: Architecting a Narrative from Environment

The brief required defining a high-fashion direction and curating the visual story for a feature with only a specific location—an isolated, vintage camper—as the starting point. The goal was to ensure the fashion didn't just exist in the space but told a story with it.

A young woman with light skin and dark lipstick standing in front of a weathered wooden barn, wearing a maroon off-the-shoulder sweater over a floral dress with a matching scarf, with a guitar resting on the grass beside her.

The Solution: Intentional Curation & Creative Contrast

I applied an "Editor’s Eye" to blend the rugged, nostalgic texture of the location with tonal, current-season pieces. By mixing vintage finds with contemporary luxury, I created a "Commercial Creativity" balance—bridging the gap between a rustic environment and an elevated, aspirational fashion narrative.

A young woman sitting on a bed near a window, looking at the camera with a serious expression. She has long hair, and is wearing a dark sweater with floral patterns and socks. The photo is in black and white, creating a moody atmosphere.

The Result: Editorial Authority 

A multi-page feature in Design Scene that successfully transitioned a singular location into a comprehensive, evocative world.

A young woman with long blonde hair styled in loose waves, wearing dark lipstick, a black top with embroidery, and a black fur collar, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
Design Scene editorial The Shape of Winter: Romantic silhouettes with relaxed tailoring and contemporary accessories, directed by Georgia Alexia Benjou.
Design Scene editorial The Shape of Winter: A romantic silhouette with relaxed tailoring accented with a statement, contemporary cuff bracelet, directed by Georgia Alexia Benjou.
A young woman with long hair and a patterned top is looking into a mirror, holding a makeup brush, as she applies makeup.
A black and white photo of a young woman sitting on a bed near a window, looking at the camera with a thoughtful expression.
A high fashion image of a woman in floral dress and maroon cardigan, styled by Georgia Alexia Benjou, standing in front of rustic wooden cabin with a vintage guitar and wagon wheel nearby.
Black and white high fashion photo styled by Georgia Alexia Benjou of a woman in a doorway holding a vintage camera, wearing a striped outfit and dark lipstick, wooden building background.
High fashion black and white photo of a model standing outdoors under a tree, wearing a layered dress layered over a turtleneck, with a rustic shed in the background.
Fashion black and white portrait of a model with long hair, wearing a patterned top and statement necklace, standing in front of foliage.
High fashion image of a model in a black floral dress standing in a forest.
High fashion shot of a model with braided hair wearing a fur-trimmed coat and floral blouse in an outdoor setting.