June 2, 2017
Published in: Beauty
Julia Banas brings forward a new brand of beauty in “Glowing in the purple rain” by Ben Hassett for Vogue Italia Beauty, 05/17. This may appear upon first glance like we’ve stumbled over a cash of new colors. That alone would be an exciting find. However, what we have are distinct tones used in new and exciting ways. That’s to say, while these aren’t exactly colo…
October 29, 2016
Published in: Beauty
Jamilla Hoogenboom & Aneta Pajak explore the impact of intensity in “Le Choc Des Pigments” shot by Ben Hassett for Vogue Paris, 11/16. Not merely a function of attraction or a progress of pretty, color is a visual construct. The power of pigments is an intense concept, when applied, it inspires you to react. Like a statue that’s erected on site, a milky, white layer fall…
August 10, 2016
Published in: Editorials
Frances Coombe captures the motion of makeup in “Violettes Vision” by Steven Pan for Models.com. Art reflects the music of the mind, as this story celebrates our freedom to be exactly whom we are meant to be. Transforming shapes from makeup to muse, Violette takes a contrasting approach to the structure of application. Blue castes a hue over the page throwing us into a hypnot…
December 8, 2015
Published in: Beauty
Julia Fleming splashes on the scene in “The Miracle of Change” by Ben Hassett for Vogue Japan, January 2016. Passion’s palate passes over the skin like so many colors that rush within. My mind’s eye is awaken with a florid flush from yellow, red, green and blue. Primary pigments pop off the page with chroma seen in its purest form. Makeup Artist, Violette, veers off th…
April 1, 2015
Published in: Editorials
Anya Lyagoshina stars in ‘All That Glitters’ a stunning story shot by Benjamin Lennox for Models.com. Brilliance bursts onto the scene with powerful pictures that explode. Gilded pleasures pave the way in this shimmering array of gold filled play. The canvas of creation is found as foiled and freckled fantasy lives on. Liquid gold pours out of the mouth as the tip of the fing…
December 13, 2014
Published in: Avant-Garde
Catherine McNeil captures the power of the private dance in ‘Body of Evidence’ by Txema Yeste for Vogue Russia, January 2015. Glittered bodies gyrate and move as each shot tells a story of strength. Stylist, Olga Dunina, goes behind the scenes to find Parisian Cabaret Dancers filling up famed club, The Crazy Horse. The clothes are crazy and the girls are wild but showing skin is …
October 10, 2014
Published in: Avant-Garde
Binx Walton unleashes the untamed beauty beast in ‘What Becomes a Legend the Most’ by Txema Yeste for Vamp Magazine, Fall/Winter 2014-15. What makes someone rise may be up for debate, but that which makes them shine is written in the stars. Stylist, Melanie Huynh, captures the elegance of ecstasy with looks that wrap around the body, purring with perfection. The crispness c…
August 26, 2014
Published in: Avant-Garde
Eniko Mihalik embraces the artistry of the abstract in ‘Psychédélique’ shot by Stéphane Sendnaoui for Numéro #156, September 2014. Mihalik takes us on a journey of self-discovery, inspiring the curves of creativity to be free. Stylist, Rebecca Bleynie, uses the skin as canvas by actively turning the body into works of modern art. 60’s psychedelia reigns as, (Make…
July 10, 2014
Published in: Avant-Garde
Anja Rubik takes a trip to celluloid history in ‘Passion’ a story shot by Camilla Åkrans for Vogue Germany, August 2014. Rubik enacts a version of Kim Bassinger, in this inspired reenactment of 91/2 Weeks. A dip into the world of a doppelganger, this dares to pick up right where the neo-film lets off. Showing us how to seek both pain and pleasure, this powerful portrayal plays on …
June 2, 2014
Published in: Editorials
Alana Zimmer submerges herself in ‘Hidden Guardian’ by Ben Hassett for Vogue China, June 2014. A dizzying mix of diluted pleasure, behind the wall of water emerges the truth. Floating just below the surface each shot shows it’s strength by creating a fluid illusion of visual play. The journey begins as (Makeup Artist) Violette captures the art of the affect, with a stun…
March 23, 2014
Published in: Editorials
Aline Weber stuns us senseless in ‘La chair de l’orchidée’ shot by Txema Yeste for Numéro Magazine, March 2014. Txema knows how to show it with a series that’s both blown out and beautiful. Stylist, Franck Benhamou, brings in design dreams that will make you scream with Prada, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Saint Laurent, Tisci and more. Dressing up in dec…
November 10, 2013
Published in: Covers
Part of the art, stunning shots of Toni Garrn are broken up by these exquisite renderings of ‘Dark Shades of Roses’ by Ben Hassett for the December 2013 Beauty Supplement Issue of Vogue Japan. Embracing the beauty of the East, the strength of these shots are echoed in the sentiment of simplicity, with a series of close-ups culminating in a dark-ethereal cover set among a sea of bl…