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HER LENS, CHAPTER THREE

Ellen Fedors & Esther Matilla

For the third chapter of Her Lens, we invited photographer Ellen Fedors and stylist Esther Matilla to reinterpret the Carolina Herrera universe through their own creative perspective.

A Meeting of Perspectives

Between New York, Los Angeles, and Galicia, the paths of Ellen and Esther converge for the first time in this new edition of Her Lens. Born in Washington, D.C. and now based between New York and Los Angeles, Ellen has developed a photographic practice rooted in observation and portraiture. Esther, a Galician stylist now based in New York, approaches fashion through curiosity and a strong instinct for narrative.

Although this was their first time working together, the collaboration quickly found a shared rhythm. Through Ellen’s intimate photographic language and Esther’s thoughtful approach to styling, the duo developed a visual story around the Winter 25 collection and the Spring 26 handbag collection.

For Ellen, photography begins with the person in front of the camera. “When I photograph somebody, I try to give them their dignity, their voice, their confidence,” she explains. “I try to give them an honest portrait of themselves.” Her images balance precision and intimacy, creating space for personality and presence to emerge naturally.

For Esther, styling is driven by observation and curiosity.

“What inspires me as a creative woman is curiosity,” she says. “I think it’s all about staying curious about what’s around me.”

Her work focuses on building narratives through silhouette, detail, and unexpected combinations.

A Creative Dialogue

For both creatives, the project became an opportunity to approach the collections from a new perspective. “I always loved Carolina Herrera since I was a kid,” Esther reflects. “Having the freedom to explore the collection from a different angle made the experience even more meaningful.”

Ellen, meanwhile, reflects on the evolution of her field:

“When I started, there were not very many female photographers. I’m grateful the industry has changed so much.”

Their collaboration continues the spirit of Her Lens: inviting women creatives to engage with the House’s collections through their own lens, experience, and point of view.