Coco Rocha in ‘Pop Odyssey’ by Chuando & Frey for L’Officiel Singapore, September 2014

Photographer: Chaundo & Frey. Model(s): Coco Rocha. Source: L’Officiel Singapore. Stylist: Jumius wong & Jack wang. Makeup: Nigel Stanislaus. Hair: Roberto Di Cuia.

Posted Sep 10, 2014

Coco Rocha takes us on a ‘Pop Odyssey’ by Chuando & Frey for L’Officiel Singapore, September 2014. To train yourself in the art of modeling is a feat of finesse that trumps the muted mediocrity of our culture. Coco has elevated the ilk of the entire industry, with her immeasurable additions to the artistry of movement. Decadence defined, (Stylist) Jumius Wong & Jack Wang finds the future of fashion by looking back with Dolce & Gabbana, Kate Spade, Max Mara and Salvatore Ferragamo. Makeup Artist, Nigel Stanislaus, redefines the concept of modernity with billowing boldness done in black and white. Inside out, asymmetry returns, with avant-garde eyes reminiscent of the 60’s. The repertoire of representation follows suit, in this exquisite tale of brooding beauty. Peeking out below the bangs, (Hairstylist) Roberto Di Cuia captures our imagination with strands that feel familiar while forging ahead. The power of this penetrating piece reminds us we have to look back to see ahead.

Love Pops 

In through the out door

up through the down,

a race that no one wins

with all but nothing ’round.

I dance in willowed corners

to find what makes me rare,

life’s hidden truths

that live inside

the burdens I must bare.

I break through walls of sadness

to be what I’m to be,

an arial view

of something new

is what I long to see.

I follow every footstep

hope waits at my front door

I never let the light of love

dim inside my shore.

original poetry – tanyajo