The photograph has long been heralded as the ultimate form of evidence, a witness to reality that, unlike the human witness, is fully backed by the seeming objectivity of science. And yet, as Kiev-based photographer Vic Bakin shows in his editorial, the form also presents the opportunity for illusion, for ambiguity: In a given frame, what is it that we aren’t seeing? And why aren’t we seeing it? Laden in a mix of Margiela and tactical wear and arranged in poses that are sometimes intimate and sometimes not, Bakin’s subjects seem to raise more questions than answers. They invoke a story that mirrors the intrinsic character of photography itself.
Shirt MAISON MARGIELA, Leather blazer ANTON BLNSKIY
White sweatshirt ANTON BELINSKIY, Gray wool pants HARMONY, Shoes DR. MARTENS, Necklace stylist’s own
White shirt MAISON MARGIELA, Black blazer ANN DEMEULEMEESTER, Silk square black pants BEVZA, Shoes DR. MARTENS
Spectre long black shirt MASHA REVA for SYNDICATE, Black leather pants HARMONY, Shoes DR. MARTENS
Necklace stylist’s own
Bulletproof top BEVZA, Gray wool shorts ANTON BELINSKIY, Shoes DR. MARTENS
Bulletproof top BEVZA, Black leather pants HARMONY, Shoes DR. MARTENS
White lotus ivory shirt MASHA REVA for SYNDICATE, Gray wool pants HARMONY, Shoes DR. MARTENS
Photography VIC BAKIN
Styling MITYAJ WORMWOOD
Models HELGI & BOGDAN
