Irina Shayk Rocks Leather Styles for V Magazine

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Irina Shayk is shattering the mold in her latest cover story. Starring in V Magazine’s Spring Preview 2026 issue, the icon teams up with photographer Steven Klein for a visual trip that is equal parts seductive and intense.

Irina Shayk. Image Courtesy of V Magazine / Steven Klein

This isn’t your average editorial. With the legendary Patti Wilson on styling duty, Shayk transforms into a character wrapped in layers of heavy leather, using the material as both armor and allure. She wears brands like Ferragamo, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Alaïa.

Irina Shayk. Image Courtesy of V Magazine / Steven Klein

The shoot, captured at Shayk and Klein’s homes in Long Island, explores a raw tension between texture and exposure. It is the perfect celebration for Shayk, who is currently marking her twentieth anniversary in the business.

Irina Shayk. Image Courtesy of V Magazine / Steven Klein

She has evolved from a swimsuit sensation to a high-fashion powerhouse, and she is totally done with labels. Speaking on her refusal to be boxed in, Shayk says, “For me, [this story] represents a kind of wild femininity. Creating this woman with Steven opened so many visual windows.”

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