The Art of Contrast

It was in 1953 that Christian Dior introduced Rouge Dior — a red lipstick that would go on to become a true icon of the Maison. Decades later, in 2021, Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director of Dior Makeup, reimagined the line as a complete collection of 75 shades. Yet, as every beauty lover knows, when it comes to lipstick, one can never have too many. This year, a new star takes the stage: Rouge Dior On Stage.

In a world awash with color, timeless elegance emerges in shades of rouge, black and white. The Art of Contrast celebrates refined femininity and quiet strength through sculptural silhouettes, fluid movement, and cinematic light. Each frame captures a dialogue between softness and structure — the delicate ruffle of tulle meeting the sharp line of tailored suiting — revealing that true style exists in the balance between grace and power.

In anticipation of the premiere of director Dzintars Dreibergs’ latest film “Tīklā. TTT leģendas dzimšana” (“In the Net. The Birth of TTT Legends”), which will take place in Latvia’s national celebration month — one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year, RIGA FASHION WEEK, will open with a special fashion show dedicated to Latvian cinema. Under the spotlight, audiences will see costumes created by the costume designer Sandra Sila for such iconic Latvian films as “Cilvēka bērns” (“The Child of Man”), “Rīgas sargi” (“Defenders of Riga”), “Sapņu komanda 1935” (“Dream Team 1935”), “Dvēseļu putenis” (“Blizzard of Souls”), “Tīklā. TTT leģendas dzimšana” and many others.

Between roses, lace and light, Magda Butrym unveils a world of intimate modern femininity.

The Reda Paula Autumn/Winter 2025–2026 collection was born from the desire to unite nostalgic classicism with an archaic sense of feminine power.

Marcela Mar embodies the duality of elegance and defiance in a series of portraits that merge sculptural form with cinematic intimacy. Photographed by Kapture Studio, her presence carries both the poise of an established actress and the energy of a creative force on the verge of unveiling her most personal project yet: Imperfecta, a work she not only stars in but also co-produces.

Deep Red levels into the cinematic visual universe of the Italian classics “Giallo” films of the 1970’s, with a provocative approach and reference the atmosphere of some David Lynch late 90’s movies.

Travelling can, at times, feel overwhelming. New streets, unfamiliar languages, the shifting rhythm of voices, scents, and atmospheres—all of it forms a vivid abundance of impressions. Amidst such intensity, the traveller instinctively seeks refuge: a place that restores balance, where order, beauty, and calmness prevail. Choosing the right hotel becomes not a mere matter of convenience, but a decisive act that can shape the very essence of a journey.