A KALTBLUT exclusive by Ashley Walia, a fashion photographer based in NYC who grew up in LA. Ashley is blending glamour and a touch of surrealism with social commentary. The model is Bogdana Nevodnik. Make-up by Cristal Hernandez. The hairstylist is Helen Tang
Ashley Walia´s team approaches the face as a canvas, transforming it into a living artwork where shapes, textures, and adornments craft a visual language that challenges conventional beauty. By incorporating glittered brows, sculptural hair patterns, and vivid makeup, they reimagine features as focal points, each detail meticulously designed to evoke opulence and individuality.
Drawing inspiration from the beauty standards of 1920s America and merging them with contemporary trends, Ashley explores the evolution of beauty from structured conformity to liberated self-expression. Through intricate design choices, facial features are transformed into bold statements, engaging in a broader dialogue on identity, femininity, and the fluidity of beauty. In her series, “Éclat,” she redefines the face as a dynamic surface for artistic exploration, showcasing beauty as radiant, multidimensional, and endlessly expressive.
Photography by Ashley Walia / www.ashleywalia.com / Instagram: @ashleywaliaa
Model is Bogdana Nevodnik signed at VNY Models / Instagram: @madambrovka
Make-up by Cristal Hernandez / Instagram: @cris._.creates
The hairstylist is Helen Tang / Instagram: @ziyicatchyoureye