At a time when the great fashion houses live in a constant cycle of reinvention, one question lingers in the air: how far is it worth reinventing? For whom does a brand truly reinvent itself? And what does it still mean to be a genius in an era where everything must fit into a commercial narrative?

This story explores the essence of quiet strength and refined femininity through structured silhouettes, textured fabrics, and contemporary elegance. Set against the concrete geometry of the city, Modern Grace celebrates the balance between softness and power — where timeless style meets modern attitude.

Autumn unfolds over Alberobello, Italy, where sun-soaked trulli and warm Mediterranean tones create an intimate, luminous story of seasonal beauty and understated luxury, captured on film.

Explore the delicate balance between strength and fragility, purity and imperfection.

“Dress Code” flips the office uniform on its head, blending sharp tailoring with playful chaos. Paper clips, tape, and folders turn into statement accessories as the modern woman navigates between precision and disorder. Each look embodies the tension between structure and spontaneity, where professionalism meets personality.

The new elegance is a matter of precision.

Inspired by the storytelling codes of Japanese anime, “MORPH” explores the fluidity of identity through fashion and light. The series follows one character shifting through different personas - sometimes vulnerable, sometimes powerful -  yet always connected by a shared aesthetic universe.

From a childhood fascination with fashion to walking international runways, Maria Gutjahr has built her modeling career through determination, resilience, and a passion for style. Starting in Berlin and expanding her journey to Cairo, Istanbul, Milan, and now aiming for the U.S. market, Maria shares how travel, discipline, and self-expression have shaped her both personally and professionally. In this exclusive feature, she opens up about her daily routines, wellness habits, and the creative joy she finds in every project, offering insight into what it truly takes to thrive as an international model.

She emerged like Venus from the waves, mysterious and elusive. For one enchanted evening, she paused time for him. Their night was magical, like a waking dream. When morning came, he couldn't tell if she was reality or just a vision, leaving a trace like the whispers of water.

The female gaze turns inward —deconstructing inherited roles, power, and identity. Care and conflict entwine, revealing tension beneath intimacy’s surface.

Soft Monuments exist in the dual tones of Belgrade: a city suspended between luxury and survival. It reflects the paradox of living beautifully while raw-dogging life. Between marble and concrete, perfume and exhaust, the images move through the contradictions of defiance. This is a story made of postcards from Belgrade.

A visual study of light, form, and the sculptural language of the body — photographed and directed by Katarzyna Bartnik in Kołobrzeg, Poland.