Delvaux · Objects of Quiet Luxury
Product photography focused on form, material and timeless elegance.
When luxury speaks softly
Delvaux is not a brand that needs explanation. Its bags are defined by heritage, craftsmanship and a very specific sense of restraint. Our role in this project was to step back and let the objects speak. The shooting was conceived to highlight the bags as design pieces rather than fashion accessories refined, balanced and intentionally understated.
The challenge was not to “Make the bags look luxurious” they already are, but to avoid over styling them. No forced drama, no visual noise. The goal was to create images that respect proportions, textures and construction, allowing each piece to exist in a calm, controlled environment where every detail remains legible and intentional.
Precision over spectacle
The visual direction was built around simplicity and structure. Clean compositions, architectural backgrounds and carefully chosen color planes were used to frame the bags without competing with them. Light was soft but deliberate, designed to reveal leather grain, edges and hardware without flattening the form. Each setup was treated almost like a still life study, where balance matters more than effect.
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Crafting stillness
During the shoot, we worked with minimal elements: surfaces, angles and spacing. Bags were positioned to emphasize their silhouette and iconic closures, alternating frontal views with subtle perspective shifts. Close ups were used sparingly, only where material and construction deserved focus. In post production, color and contrast were refined to stay true to the product, avoiding trends or excessive retouching that would distance the image from reality.
Images that endure
The final series delivers a set of photographs that feel timeless rather than seasonal. Each image can live comfortably across brand communication, editorial layouts and digital showcases without losing relevance. The bags are presented as what they are: objects designed to last, both physically and visually. The work reflects a shared belief between Delvaux and MetaFrame that true luxury doesn’t need to announce itself.