MOEVIR Magazine July Issue 2026

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Creative Director: VOID Collective @voiidcollective

Wardrobe Stylist/Creative Director: Anastasia Surkova @VOID Collective @juststasias

Creative Director/Makeup Artist/Photographer: Shanaya Santos @VOID Collective @shanayakarinaa

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VOID Collective is a Los Angeles–based creative house founded by Anastasia “Stasia” and Shanaya “Naya,” two multidisciplinary creatives who turned their shared passion for storytelling into a world of their own. Working across creative direction, styling, editorials, artist branding, and visual production, VOID exists at the intersection of fashion, culture, music, and identity.

Founded shortly after graduating college, VOID was born from Stasia and Naya’s desire to create outside of traditional boundaries. Rather than fitting into one defined role, they wanted the freedom to build something that could hold all parts of their creativity. For them, VOID became more than a business, it became an extension of who they are, their experiences, and the stories they feel compelled to tell.

While they share a creative vision through VOID, both founders also have strong personal ambitions beyond the collective. Stasia is deeply passionate about content creation, music, styling, and film, with a strong interest in building immersive visual worlds and telling stories across different mediums. Naya’s creative passions lie in content creation, acting, makeup, and fashion design, bringing a strong sense of performance, beauty, and character into her work. Rather than competing with their individual paths, VOID acts as the space where those ambitions intersect. It allows them to merge their perspectives, strengthen each other’s growth, and build something that not only reflects their shared vision but also supports their individual careers..

At the heart of VOID is storytelling. Every project begins with emotion, message, or atmosphere rather than trends. Whether creating an editorial, directing a campaign, or building visuals for an artist, Stasia and Naya aim to create work that feels cinematic, intentional, and emotionally resonant. They are especially drawn to themes of identity, performance, self-expression, reinvention, and the tension between who we are internally and how we present ourselves externally.

Community is equally central to their mission. As young creatives building their careers in Los Angeles, they understand both the excitement and isolation that can come with pursuing artistic work. Through VOID, they hope to create space for emerging artists, musicians, designers, and creatives to collaborate, connect, and feel seen. They are deeply committed to representation, inclusivity, and uplifting voices that deserve more visibility.

More than just a creative house, VOID is a growing cultural space, one where ideas, people, and disciplines can collide. For Stasia and Naya, this is only the beginning. Their vision is to continue expanding VOID into a platform that not only produces compelling visuals, but also inspires others to create fearlessly and authentically.

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How does the name "VOID" reflect your philosophy of building worlds through image and emotion?

We see the void as a space of endless possibility, a blank yet powerful space where anything can be created. It symbolizes the moment before an idea takes shape, where emotion, vision, and intuition guide the process. Through image-making, we fill that space with stories, worlds, and feelings that resonate beyond the visual. For us, VOID is about transforming the intangible into something people can see and feel.

What gap or "void" in the current fashion and cultural landscape did you set out to fill when establishing this creative house?

When we established VOID, we wanted to help fill the gap in representation, community, and creative freedom that we felt was missing in the fashion and cultural landscape. Many young creatives have strong, original visions, yet their ideas are often underestimated or overlooked simply because of their age or lack of industry status. The fashion industry, in particular, can feel very exclusive and gatekept, making it difficult for emerging voices to be taken seriously. Through VOID, we wanted to create a space where young creatives feel seen, valued, and acknowledged for their perspective. It’s inspiring to see the industry slowly becoming more open to fresh voices, and we hope to contribute to that shift by proving that age or traditional credentials do not define the value of creative vision.

If you had to describe the DNA of VOID in three cinematic words, what would they be and why?

Possibility, Duality, Immersive

VOID is deeply rooted in contemporary storytelling. How do you ensure that a fashion editorial tells a story rather than just showcasing clothes?

For us, a strong fashion editorial goes far beyond simply showcasing clothes, it should communicate a feeling, idea, or statement. We are drawn to exploring provocative themes and concepts that spark emotion, conversation, or deeper reflection. Every shoot begins with a “why”; we always ask ourselves what story we are telling, what message we want to communicate, and why this project matters. In our work, clothing is often an extension of the narrative rather than the main focus — it serves as another layer of storytelling that helps reinforce emotion, character, and meaning. Whether subtle or direct, we want each editorial to say something meaningful rather than exist purely for aesthetics.

Your work is described as "cinematic and intentional." What film genres or directors heavily influence your visual language?

Film is one of our biggest sources of inspiration, and it plays a major role in shaping VOID’s visual language. We are both huge fans of horror, especially projects that use psychological tension, symbolism, and atmosphere to tell deeper stories rather than relying purely on shock value. We are especially drawn to the world of A24, whose films feel thought-provoking, emotionally layered, and unconventional, qualities we constantly strive to bring into our own work. We are also deeply inspired by American Horror Story; a dream collaboration for us would be creating visuals or concepts within that universe. Our love for cinema extends beyond inspiration, it aligns closely with our long-term personal goals, with Naya aspiring to pursue acting, and Stasia passionate about directing, making film a natural extension of everything we create through VOID.

When you begin a new project, what comes first—the emotion, the garment, or the atmosphere? Take us through your creative process.

For us, emotion or atmosphere usually comes first, the garment rarely leads the concept. Most of our projects begin with a feeling, a question, or an observation about the world around us. We draw inspiration from many different sources and try to look beyond the internet, since we believe some of the most interesting ideas come from real life rather than algorithms. Living in Los Angeles plays a huge role in that process; we are constantly inspired by the people we see, conversations we have, contrasts within the city, social issues, colors in everyday environments, music, films, and even the energy of specific places. We also find inspiration in books, cultural movements, and moments that spark curiosity or emotional tension. Once we identify the core feeling or message, everything else,  styling, casting, location, and visual direction, becomes an intentional extension of that story.

What is your approach to styling that allows a visual to not just capture attention, but leave a lasting imprint on culture?

Our approach to styling is rooted in balancing relevance with individuality. As VOID’s lead stylist, Stasia believes that to create visuals that resonate culturally, it is important to understand what is currently capturing people’s attention and what feels relevant to the present moment. She often incorporates elements inspired by current trends to create familiarity and appeal, but always reinterprets them through her own lens. No matter the concept, it is important to her that the styling still unmistakably feels like Stasia, that it carries her personal signature and visual identity. This often comes through in recurring elements such as silver tones, darker palettes, and a balance between hyper-femininity and androgyny. For us, styling is not just about making something look good; it is about creating an image that feels distinct, memorable, and emotionally impactful enough to leave a lasting impression.

Are there any specific cultural movements or subcultures that are currently fueling your design and styling choices?

This is something we feel strongly about, especially today, when fast-moving trends and algorithm-driven aesthetics have caused many subcultures to lose their depth and meaning. A lot of trends people wear today actually originate from subcultures, yet many do not know where these styles came from or the meaning they once carried. We believe it is important to acknowledge and respect those roots rather than treating everything as a passing trend. Many styles that once represented a lifestyle, ideology, or form of resistance are now often reduced to surface-level aesthetics. One of our biggest inspirations is Vivienne Westwood and her relationship with punk culture, especially her belief that simply dressing as an alternative is not enough, you have to truly understand and embody the mindset behind it. To us, subculture has always been about more than appearance; it is shaped by values, perspective, music, education, and community. We are inspired by many different cultures and subcultures, and we aim to approach them with curiosity, respect, and intention in everything we create.

VOID is built on the power of diversity and collaboration. How do different perspectives shape the final visual outcome of your collections?

Diversity and collaboration are at the core of how we create. As people who did not always see ourselves or our communities represented in media growing up, representation has become one of VOID’s strongest values and one of the main reasons we are committed to building inclusive creative spaces. We intentionally strive to work with people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences because we believe that is what makes the final work richer and more authentic. For us, collaboration is where creativity becomes limitless. When multiple minds with different influences and stories come together, ideas evolve in unexpected and powerful ways. That exchange creates visuals that feel more layered, nuanced, and culturally resonant. In many ways, the diversity of the people involved becomes part of the story itself.

Looking ahead, how do you see VOID evolving within the fast-paced digital media landscape without losing its "intentional" touch?

We believe the only way to maintain your creative identity in a fast-paced digital landscape is by staying authentic to yourself, and that is something both of us value deeply. For us, intentionality comes from creating with purpose rather than simply following trends. We created VOID as a space that could hold all of our creative pursuits across different industries, because both of us are deeply multifaceted and never wanted to limit ourselves to one medium or role. As our personal careers continue to grow and new opportunities expand into fields like fashion, film, music, content creation, and beyond, VOID will evolve alongside us in even more exciting ways. We see it as a constantly growing universe where all of our experiences, ideas, and collaborations can come together. More than anything, we want our names and our work to leave a lasting imprint across different parts of the industry, while staying true to the values and stories that shaped us.

What legacy do you want VOID to leave behind in the world of fashion and visual storytelling?

The legacy we want VOID to leave behind is one of impact, inclusivity, and meaningful change within fashion and visual storytelling. We hope to help reshape the industry into a space that is more open, diverse, and conscious, while encouraging people to give proper respect and credit to the communities and cultures that inspire so much of today’s creative work. We want to use our platform to give a voice to those who have historically been overlooked or underrepresented, while showing through our own journey what is possible when you remain authentic to yourself and refuse to compromise your values. More than anything, we want to inspire people, especially women,  to never feel like they have to fit into one box or choose just one path. We strongly believe that being ambitious, career-driven, and multifaceted is something powerful and beautiful. Through VOID, we hope to prove that you can be many things at once, and that embracing every part of yourself is where true creative power comes from.