Illusion Effect

A KALTBLUT exclusive editorial. Photography by Ken Kodak. The model is Julie Balzeau. Make-up & Hair by Nina Gossling. Director of Photography by Jan Schünke. Styling by Vera Witthaut. Illusion Effect is all about houndstooth prints, bold colours, and structured silhouettes – acts like a second skin. Vera Witthaut worked with dresses by Iranian designer Bahar Fazeli.


This editorial takes the viewer on a surreal journey where fashion and environment merge into a deceptive unity, blurring the line between reality and fiction. The fashion – houndstooth prints, bold colours, and structured silhouettes – acts like a second skin, a layer that conceals the inner self while simultaneously projecting something outward. The interplay of strong reds and cool blue-grey shades makes the outfits look like reflections as if they are part of the surrounding architecture.

Let yourself be drawn into a world where the ordinary becomes surreal, where fashion and architecture meld into a single image, and where every fold, every pattern, and every gaze tells its own story. The Illusion Effect is a journey into the hidden and the visible – an homage to the power of fashion to create illusions and challenge our understanding of identity.

Photography by Ken Kodak / kenkodak.com/ / Instagram: @ken.kodak
Styling by Vera Witthaut / www.verawitthaut.com / Instagram: @verawitthaut_official
The model is Julie Balzeau signed by Zoe Models / https://www.zoe-models.com/ / Instagram: @zoemodelsparis – @julie_balzeau
Make-up & Hair by Nina Gossling / www.ninagossling.com / Instagram: @ninagosslingmakeup
Director of Photography by Jan Schünke / www.jan-philippschuenke.com / Instagram: @jan-schuenke

Brands used are: Bahar Frazeli, Falke, Wolford, Roeckel, Valentino Gravani, Versace
Instagram name of each brand: @wolford @bahar_fazeli_ @falke @roeckl_official @valentinogarvani @versace

Vera Witthaut: Visionary Fashion Stylist with International Appeal

Vera Witthaut, a renowned fashion stylist based in Düsseldorf, is making her mark on the global fashion scene with her distinctive style and creative vision. Her style is defined by a bold combination of minimalism, innovative aesthetics, and an exceptional eye for detail. Vera has an innate talent for bringing concepts to life through fashion and crafting visual narratives that captivate audiences and elevate brands.

On her Instagram account (@verawitthaut_official), Vera offers exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses into her shoots, showcases her editorial work, and inspires her followers with mood boards and styling ideas. Her website, verawitthaut.com, features an impressive portfolio of editorials, campaigns, and personal projects, highlighting her creativity and versatility.

Whether experimenting with avant-garde designs or reimagining timeless classics, Vera Witthaut connects fashion with artistic depth. She is not just a stylist but a storyteller who redefines and pushes the boundaries of contemporary fashion.