On a recent shoot for Fashion Quarterly’s spring 2023 issue, we looked to the enigmatic and evolving silhouettes of Audi to set the tone. With clean lines, sculptural contours and premium craftsmanship inherent in their design language, these cars – and the final fits as a result – spoke volumes. 

Styled by Tori Ambler, the ’80s-esque shoot featured powerful pieces in punctual colours, glossy finishes, and plenty of metallic detailing. Three distinct Audi models from three different eras posed alongside Ella Sloane, transporting us into the night where photographer Chris Sisarich was able to capture them in their afterdark glory. Shoulder pads, neck flowers, velvet dresses and low-slung hip belts – these are not new concepts but when styled in contemporary ways, they’re ready to worn yet again by the fashion circuit through an entirely new lens, proving that you can always add a modern spin, but a classic will always remain a classic. 

Audi is driven by a desire to produce progressive vehicles built on innovation. Much like the designer pieces that hang in our wardrobes, what’s new and exciting today couldn’t have existed without the archived collections that pioneered seasons, if not decades, before. This is why we opted to include models from different eras in our shoot.