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Editorial illustration for Front, Cross, and the Ellipsoidal Beam: How Runway Lighting Shapes a Collection
The Runway

Front, Cross, and the Ellipsoidal Beam: How Runway Lighting Shapes a Collection

Runway lighting employs front and cross techniques to illuminate garments, with ellipsoidal fixtures providing precise beam control. These elements shape garment perception, ensure accurate representation for photography, and contribute to the show's overall narrative.

Aylin Demir·October 21, 2026
Editorial illustration for From Envelope to Experience: How Couture Invitations Became the Collection's First Clue
The Runway

From Envelope to Experience: How Couture Invitations Became the Collection's First Clue

Haute couture show invitations have evolved from simple entry passes into deliberate narrative instruments, serving as the collection's first clue. Whether physical or digital, these invites now act as statements of intent, priming audiences for the designer's vision and the collection's experience.

Aylin Demir·October 15, 2026