THE ART OF BECOMING

ELLE Uzbekistan presents the October Digital Cover

22 Sep 2026

The Art of Becoming is a story about transformation, not as a single dramatic moment, but as a continuous process of discovering, shaping and redefining oneself.

October naturally exists between seasons. It is a moment of transition. Light changes, colours deepen, and familiar things begin to feel different. This sense of movement becomes the starting point for our digital cover.

The story explores the space between who we were and who we are becoming. It is about allowing yourself to change, to experiment, to leave certain versions of yourself behind and step into new ones without needing to define the final destination.

Photographer: KaptureStudio @studiokapture
Model: Julia Melazo @juliamelazodiaz
Wardrobe Stylist: María José Salazar @mariajose_salazarbl
Hair & Wig Stylist: Lorenzo Badalacchi @badawigs
Makeup Artist: Ivana Gualdron @ivmaculate

22 Sep 2026
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