My art direction for Altar’d State’s Pre-Fall 2026 campaign, Everything Turns Gold, was inspired by the warm hues of a the American Southwest. As the season slowly fades from hot and seemingly never-ending summertime into crisp, golden autumn days, time seems to slow. Structure returns to schedules, kids go back to school, and every drip of warmth is savored rather than wished away. This campaign was meant to make golden hour feel tangible and inspire dressing for a new in-between season.