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Born in New York and now based in Paris, make-up artist Lauren Aiello has joined the roster of BIRD PRODUCTION.
Lauren Aiello’s work is defined by a distinctive aesthetic built on contrast: raw minimalism meets precise, contemporary beauty. Effortlessly balancing natural beauty with bold artistic expression, she has established herself as a sought-after creative talent for editorials, campaigns, and luxury fashion projects.
Among her recent work are the MUGLER Pre-Fall 2026 Campaign and the campaign for the SS26 collection “Stardust Aphrodite”, which also marked the visual debut of Miguel Castro Freitas as the new Creative Director of MUGLER. For the campaign, photographed by Robi Rodriguez, Lauren Aiello created the beauty looks for a new generation of MUGLER women—confident, glamorous, and charged with futuristic energy.
With her keen eye for modern beauty, strong personalities, and contemporary visual storytelling, Lauren Aiello is a perfect addition to the international roster of BIRD PRODUCTION. “We are excited to welcome Lauren and look forward to working together. Welcome, Lauren!”
30.06.2026
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This year’s LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize is accompanied by a striking series of still-life images created by Ilaria Orsini c/o BIRD PRODUCTION. Through her meticulously composed and highly sculptural visual language, the photographer translates the values of the renowned award into a contemporary photographic narrative, creating the key visuals for the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026.
Orsini’s artful still lifes reflect the central themes of the prize: materiality, craftsmanship, innovation, and the transformation of traditional techniques through a contemporary lens. Balancing precision with atmosphere, her imagery captures the dialogue between craft, design, and art while giving the campaign a distinctive visual identity.
Presented this year in Singapore, the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026 brings together 30 shortlisted works selected from more than 5,100 submissions from around the world. Spanning a wide range of materials and disciplines, the finalists demonstrate exceptional technical skill, innovation, and artistic vision. The 2026 prize has been awarded to South Korean artist Jongjin Park, whose work stood out among the 30 finalists for its compelling combination of craftsmanship and contemporary expression.
Founded in 1988 by Enrique Loewe, a fourth-generation member of LOEWE’s founding family, the LOEWE FOUNDATION is dedicated to promoting creativity, education, and cultural heritage across the fields of art, craft, design, photography, poetry, and dance. Today, under the direction of Sheila Loewe, the Foundation continues its international commitment to supporting artistic excellence and innovation.
30.06.2026
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For the LOEWE Precollection FW26, set designer Valérie Weill c/o BIRD PRODUCTION created extraordinary visual worlds in which fashion, art, and object staging merge into a distinctive visual language.
The campaign combines dramatic coastal landscapes with surreal still lifes and sculptural product compositions. Characteristic of the imagery is its playful exploration of scale, materials, and unexpected juxtapositions: bags meet fruit, shoes become graphic sculptures, and everyday objects are transformed into artful compositions.
With her keen eye for form, color, and materiality, Valérie Weill creates the stage for LOEWE’s creative vision. Her sets reflect the house’s core values of craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic freedom, lending the collection a dimension that is both poetic and contemporary.
30.06.2026
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