A man adjusts his shirt in a dimly lit room, standing before a mirror with another figure visible in the background.
A man adjusts his shirt in a dim, tiled room. His reflection appears in a narrow mirror beside a coat hanging on the wall.
A man in a white shirt and dark trousers fastens his belt in a spare room with a single bed, dimly lit by soft window light.
Two women in patterned dresses face a mirror in a small room, illuminated by soft window light from the left side.

El Ritual de Vestirse II, Valencia

Ivailo Stanev
€460
€460

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  • EDITION: 35 + 2 AP
  • SERIES: CORRIDA
  • PROVENANCE: PUBLISHED IN ESQUIRE, ISSUE #52 (JANUARY 2020)
  • SIZE: 28 × 40 CM PRINT / 40 × 50 CM WITH PASSE-PARTOUT
  • PAPER: PREMIUM RASTER 250 GSM
  • PRINT TYPE: ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINT
SIZE: 40×50 CM WITH PASSEPARTOUT

LIMITED. SIGNED. ARCHIVAL.

ABOUT THIS WORK  
ABOUT THIS WORK
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▪️ El Ritual de Vestirse II, Valencia, 2019
Archival pigment print, numbered and authenticated

Before entering the arena, the matador dresses according to a ritual observed with remarkable precision. The room belongs to a small circle — the torero, those who assist him, and the people he chooses to have close.

This photograph was made inside that rarely seen space, where the transformation begins long before the matador steps into the arena. Dressing is part of the concentration itself — a measured sequence through which body, costume and mind are prepared for what follows.

The photograph belongs to Stanev’s long-term work around the world of corrida and was published in Esquire, Issue #52, January 2020.

SPECIFICATIONS  
SPECIFICATIONS
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  • EDITION SIZE: 35 + 2 AP
  • AVAILABLE SIZES: 28 × 40 CM PRINT / 40 × 50 CM WITH PASSE-PARTOUT
  • PRINT TYPE: ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINT
  • PAPER: PREMIUM RASTER 250 GSM
  • FRAME: NATURAL WOOD, MATTE
  • PASSE-PARTOUT: WHITE, ACID-FREE
  • SIGNATURE: HAND-SIGNED BY THE ARTIST
  • CERTIFICATE: INCLUDES CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY ISSUED BY MONOCHROME HUB GALLERY
ABOUT THE ARTIST  
ABOUT THE ARTIST
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Ivailo Stanev is a Valencia-based photographer whose career spans over 25 years across fashion, documentary, and art photography.

His work has been commissioned and published by leading international titles, including Esquire, Playboy, Maxim, FHM, and Harper’s Bazaar.

His photographs are held in private collections around the world.

Monochrome Hub exclusively curates and manages the photographic archive of Ivailo Stanev.

Learn more →

EDITIONS & CERTIFICATION  
EDITIONS & CERTIFICATION
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Each photograph is produced in a strictly limited quantity—signed and numbered by the artist, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Once a work is sold out in a specific size and format, it will not be reprinted.

This approach preserves rarity, maintains long-term value, and defines each piece as an object of lasting significance.

In a world of infinite images, some are made to remain rare.

FRAMING & PRESENTATION  
FRAMING & PRESENTATION
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Our prints are prepared with a focus on presentation and long-term protection.

All works include an acid-free passe-partout, creating a precise spacing around the image.

When selected, the framed option presents the photograph in a minimalist frame with museum-grade glass, ensuring clarity and archival protection.

Each frame is custom-made and selected for the photograph, with material, colour, and finish chosen in relation to the image.

Framed works are delivered ready to hang.

Frame material and finish may vary, as specified in the product details.

SHIPPING & RETURNS  
SHIPPING & RETURNS
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Complimentary shipping:

Europe — orders above €200
International — orders above €300–€350 depending on destination

Each photograph is signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Dispatched within 5–7 business days in secure, archival packaging.

In accordance with EU consumer law, customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery. Returned works must be in original condition, unframed (if applicable), and in their original packaging. Returns may be refused if the work shows signs of handling, installation, or damage not related to transport.

If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and we will review and resolve the issue promptly.
Two women in patterned dresses face a mirror in a small room, illuminated by soft window light from the left side.

El Ritual de Vestirse II, Valencia

€460
A man adjusts his shirt in a dimly lit room, standing before a mirror with another figure visible in the background.
A man adjusts his shirt in a dim, tiled room. His reflection appears in a narrow mirror beside a coat hanging on the wall.
A man in a white shirt and dark trousers fastens his belt in a spare room with a single bed, dimly lit by soft window light.
Two women in patterned dresses face a mirror in a small room, illuminated by soft window light from the left side.

El Ritual de Vestirse II, Valencia

€460
SIZE: 40×50 CM WITH PASSEPARTOUT

FROM THE PAGES TO THE WALL.


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EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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ARCHIVAL PRINTING

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SIGNED & NUMBERED

04

LIMITED. FINAL. YOURS.

MORE THAN TWO DECADES IN PRINT

EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WAS ONE OF THE DEFINING TERRITORIES OF IVAILO STANEV’S WORK. MORE THAN 100 COVERS, HUNDREDS OF COMMISSIONS, AND AN ARCHIVE THAT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND WHAT APPEARED ON THE PRINTED PAGE.

THE MAGAZINE COLLECTION RETURNS TO THAT ARCHIVE — PHOTOGRAPHS CREATED FOR ESQUIRE, PLAYBOY, HARPER’S BAZAAR, MAXIM AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, NOW PRESERVED AS PART OF STANEV’S PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK.

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