Welcome to my Purple Carpet gallery from the Grabbys Europe 2026 in Torremolinos – one of the most important annual events for creators, performers, content creators, producers, and industry representatives of the international gay community.
For several days, the Spanish coastal town became a meeting point for creators, artists, and fans from all over the world. The Purple Carpet offered a unique opportunity to photograph an impressive variety of personalities who shaped the event with their individual style, charisma, and personality.
This Purple Carpet gallery presents a selection of creators, performers, and male models who stood before my camera during their appearance on the Purple Carpet. From elegant evening wear and classic suits to extravagant fashion looks, leather outfits, and modern streetwear, as well as playful club styles, the images document the many facets of contemporary gay creator culture.
Creators on the Grabbys Purple Carpet
Among the creators portrayed on the Purple Carpet are internationally renowned performers, emerging creators, social media personalities, activists, and scene figures. Some opted for elaborately staged outfits, while others impressed with naturalness, authenticity, and personal charisma. Together, they represent the creativity, self-confidence, and individuality that make events like the Grabbys Europe so special.
As a photographer, my goal was not only to capture the fashion and glamour of the Purple Carpet but also to make visible the people behind the public images. Each portrait tells a small story and shows moments of anticipation, pride, friendship, self-confidence, or simply the joy of being part of this extraordinary event. And I am already looking forward to further photo shoots with one or the other creator at Fotostudio Vohwinkel.
The Grabbys Europe can be much more than an awards ceremony. They are a place of encounter where creators network, plan new projects, and celebrate the diversity of the international gay community. This gallery therefore sees itself both as a photographic documentation of the event and as a tribute to the people who bring it to life.
Many of the creators shown here will be featured in more detail as part of the project “Spotted at the Grabbys”, which is being created together with Collabfinder.org. In addition to the image galleries, creator portraits, interviews, and background stories will follow on both platforms.
