“The essence of “Fallen Angels” transcends mere fashion; it embodies a poignant narrative of our collective existence in a state of perpetual transition. We inhabit a liminal space, ever-evolving and imbued with the promise of renewal. Through this editorial, we wanted to encapsulate the essence of this transient space, inviting viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of creation, sustainability, and the human experience.” A KALTBLUT exclusive. Photography by Giorgi Shioshvili. Creative direction & Styling by Sopio Buji. The models are Ninio and Teosha. Production by Tekla Gourgenidze.
Editorial imagines characters as ethereal beings wandering around in a paper recycling factory on the outskirts of Tbilisi, it symbolizes the yearning for rejuvenation and the profound beauty inherent in the cyclical nature of existence, represented in the space full of contradictions.
The “Fallen Angels,” editorial showcases the up-cycled, sustainable pieces from the emerging fashion brand, SYNDROM, created and based in Tbilisi.
“The essence of “Fallen Angels” transcends mere fashion; it embodies a poignant narrative of our collective existence in a state of perpetual transition. We inhabit a liminal space, a country ever-evolving and imbued with the promise of renewal which is translated into the everyday basis and creative vision expressed through fashion, as we believe that fashion is also a tool for self-expression we believe that fashion at some point is a tool of personal politics.
Through this editorial, we wanted to encapsulate the essence of this transient space, inviting viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of creation, sustainability, and the human experience.
The concept of the shoot surrounds the mythical characters – ones that have fallen into a liminal space and embody the eeriness of it as the space itself absorbs them.”
Creative direction & Styling: Sopio Buji / @shush.onka
Photography: Giorgi Shioshvili / @shi.oshvili
Production: Tekla Gourgenidze / @___teklesia
Talents:
Ninio / @weirdmid child
lookmodelsmanagement / @lookmodelsmanagement
Teosha @teossha
Fashion. by SYNDROM @syndrom___official / www.syndromxxx.com
Sopio Buji is a Tbilisi-based stylist and creative producer, currently engaged in visual communication for brands such as Berhasm and Syndrom. As a freelancer, she collaborates with independent and experimental designers, contributing her expertise to editorial concept shoots.
Sopio has also been an artistic member of the collective Jam project and played a role in the creation of the Fashion Film Festival Tbilisi Pre-Edition in November 2021. Additionally, she has held various positions within the local fashion industry, working with brands like Materiel and Dots.
