For this part of the study I had to create a photoshoot showing my styling, photography and art direction ideas. I used my two stunning friends Louise an Max. I did the photoshoot in an abandoned alleyway which had eerie lighting at night. Bit scary, but worth it. For the first look I took on the hippy/folkloric look, I bought a long black dress from a charity shop and embellished it with vintage fabric and embroidery. The styling is similar of the collections from Valentino and Dolce and Gabanna, mainly a/w 2014. I used two seperate flower garlands, the black one gives it height and volume.
I find it difficult to express what image the photoshoot is supposed to present. Even though I did it? I guess it merges sophistication and elegance but it's pure, more grounded with dark undertones.
Max has a very striking look, a 60s mod muse. I styled him with a girls suede jacket with faux fur and a turtle neck. Turtlenecks have made a great, unexpected comeback this year. A turtleneck instantly makes you feel sophisticated and intelligent. I think the glasses actually makes him look like Yves Saint Laurent.
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I like how the hands conceal the face, giving it look more mysterious and psychedelic, it also shows off the jewellery. This was taken in darker light making it more eerie.
Here I've combined two converging images. The dress, the flowers, have a virginal and modest feel. But the stance and the subtle show of leg is more erotic and provoking. I think this is also effected by the colour of the dress, if it were in white it wouldn't look as effective.
