BEAUTIFUL DECAY BY ERICA TORRES
Beautiful Decay is a fashion editorial inspired by punk culture, gothic aesthetics, and contemporary alternative fashion. Through dramatic red and blue lighting, bold styling, and cinematic imagery, the series explores individuality, self-expression, and the beauty found in imperfection. Leather, lace, latex, and metallic accessories create a striking visual language that challenges traditional ideals of beauty while embracing a darker, more rebellious aesthetic.
Blending high-fashion influences with alternative subcultures, Beautiful Decay invites viewers to look beyond conventional fashion standards and embrace authenticity, imperfection, and personal identity. Rather than presenting beauty through a polished or idealised lens, the series encourages viewers to find beauty in what makes us different, resilient, and uniquely ourselves.
Creative Director / Photographer: Erica Torres
https://www.instagram.com/frequencyflash_images/
http://www.ericatorresphotography.com
Female Model: Victoria Agoot
https://www.instagram.com/draconia_dumplings/
Wardrobe Stylist / Makeup Artist / Hair Stylist: Vanessa Ramirez
https://www.instagram.com/vaneraptor_salon/
Lighting Designer: Jonathan De La Paz