Posts featuring makeup_hair Lynsey Alexander

Social Media Speaks Mediocrity Threatens Future of Fine Minds

Sora ChoiGigi Hadid, Daan Duez, Maoro Bultheel & Clement Chabernaud let their duality shine by Willy Vanderperre for Document Journal Spring/Summer 2019. Vanderperre aims to abolish mediocrity through methods of creativity. Trick photography captures the theme with a wild array of special effects employed. I see this story as echoing the evolutionary arc. This is a play on e…

Bravado Becomes Her ~ Charlotte Delves Into Dark Side

Delving into the dark side Charlotte Rose says “Goodbye, innocence” by Willy Vanderperre for Vogue Italia, January 2019. Unique designers have their own perspective, but here it appears they’ve synced their senses. In an elevated manner we are witness to this wonder. To avoid stilted prose I must look beyond the page. I must go deeper. Journey into the unknown. Katy

Tilda Swinton Honors Her Cousin ~ Dame Edith Sitwell

Tilda Swinton embodies the undeniable energy of Dame Edith Sitwell in ‘Poetic License‘ by Tim Walker for W Magazine, Vol. 7. This story was shot at Renishaw Hall, the childhood home of Edith Sitwell in Derbyshire, England. Tilda Swinton is the cousin of Dame Sitwell, of whom at the age of 3 served as a flower girl for her great grandmother’s wedding. A unique connection. Nev…

Karen Elson Asks That We Ride Inside Her Fantasy Mind

Karen Elson seeks to find the jagged mind to take her back in hallowed time by Alasdair McLellan for Self Service Magazine, S/S 2018. She’s set free on the streets of New York City. This story plays with the idea of innocence versus excess. Pictures present a sense of symbiosis. A hit of 60’s nostalgia a dash of 40’s flare and a dose of 70’s decadence is sure to get you …

Behind Androgynous Walls Beauty Blown Out

Stella Tennant is blown out and beautiful by Willy Vanderperre shot for Document Journal, SS 2016. Standing in the silhouette of Stella a thespian comes forth, through the cloud of creation a modern woman is born. Balenciaga by Demna Gvasalia delivers a conceptual take on the idea of bold, with a fitted jacket that flairs out as it feels. Stylist, Olivier Rizzo, celebrates the season of …

Dive Inside Agro-Annointed Punk Pool "Cherry Bombz" for Love

Anna Cleveland dives into a retro revival in “Cherry Bombz” by Willy Vanderperre for Love Magazine, Spring/Summer 2016. Authentically inspired imagery honors the era of the Club Kids, in a story that celebrates the art of the eclectic. Caught in the agro-annointed punk scene, Anna inspires by playing the decadent disco queen. Known as an era of indulgence, this time would …

Poppy Delves into Decade of Decadence

Poppy Delevingne gives us a blast from the past shot by Willy Vanderperre for Love Magazine No.14, The Talents, F/W 2015. All rocked out & ready to roll this girl explores the 70’s like a kid playing dress-up. Party art explodes as Poppy doesn’t just delve into another decade, she completely crosses over. Stylist, Olivier Rizzo, transforms this actress into a rock star w…

Embrace i-D Magazine's 35th Year Summer Celebration

Stella TennantEdie and Jean Campbell capture the power of pure cover-art shot by Alasdair Mclellan for i-D Magazine, Summer 2015. Saucy styles seen through the eyes of Alasdair. This photographer extraordinaire gives his talents to the entirety of i-D’s 35th Birthday Issue. A coming of creation, haute couture echos independence while still longing for a connection. Stylist…

Jamie Bochert in 'Parallax' by Willy Vanderperre for Garage

Jamie Bochert lets the power of perception persist in ‘Parallax’ shot by Willy Vanderperre for Garage Magazine, Fall/Winter 2014. I Dare to Dream… I dare to fly… under the beautiful, blackened sky. A soliloquy of madness, I strip down and call your name. I scream for hope but no one hears my silent calls to shame. Stylist, Charlotte Stockdale, follows the lin…

Kate Moss in 'Super Normal Super Models' by Mert & Marcus for W

Kate Moss takes us into the future in ‘Super Normal Super Models’ for W Magazine by Mert & Marcus, September 2014. The view may change but the game remains the same. Looking at these pictures takes me back to the 90’s, when I was a young model, and there was nothing but possibility (& Kate Moss) in front of me. The garb of the anointed stands out with subtle styling that m…

Twin Magazine

Anna Selezneva plays a schoolgirl with secrets by Ben Weller for the 10th anniversary issue of Twin Magazine. Things are not as they appear in this story that looks straightforward, but is fraught with edge. Capturing the art of ambiguity, (Stylist) Naomi Miller subtly shows us that hidden within the folds of the fabric is a message of strength. From buttoned up and beautiful to avant-gar…

Dazed & Confused

Mariacarla Boscono comes into her own in ‘The Outsiders’ by Willy Vanderperre for Dazed & Confused, Summer 2014. Fashion Rebels Unite in this exquisite mix of exotic tribal wear and dynamic disco. Each shot captures our attention with a stunning commitment to the power of modern style. With looks by Pucci, Givenchy & Versace, (Stylist) Panos Yiapanis stuns wit…