Posts featuring source Document Journal
December 2, 2019
Published in: Editorials
Deirdre Looks Deep Into Eyes of Sky ~ Snowy Owl Style
Deirdre Fírinne stares into the eyes of this majestic creature and there you can see their spirits unite. Equal parts beauty and grace so is the Snowy Owl. In one of the most tender captures of the season we see Humanity Expand as we witness this elegant creature out of it’s native land. Perched on her arms, his talons made to tear into the hardest of bark, he sits lightly on her skin as if just …
May 14, 2019
Published in: Avant-Garde
Social Media Speaks Mediocrity Threatens Future of Fine Minds
Sora Choi, Gigi 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…
February 6, 2019
Published in: Avant-Garde
'Employ Sculptural Shapes to Alter Perception of Body'
Linda Helena wears a series of sculptural styles as she steps into a design dream by Carlijn Jacobs for Document Journal, Spring 2019. To Reveal is to Conceal, as we witness the body come into view. The art of exposure opens one door as it closes another, leaving us to wonder what secrets are still cloaked. The most abstract image has Helena showing the Gaultier suit as if it were alive. Stepping in…
April 20, 2017
Published in: Avant-Garde
Fashion Flows in Still Life Dream Art Grows in Document Journal
Luna Bijl & Ali Michael show that fashion flows in a still life dream by Mario Sorrenti for Document Journal #10, SS 2017. Flowers of the imagination transform, as insight erupts, becoming a window to wonder. The path is sought through poetic devotion. Art becomes a singular dimension of space and time ~ at once entering the inner sanctum of the chaotic mind. Bracing for change this story …
May 7, 2016
Published in: Covers
Dare 2 Devour Divine Dress-Up for DJ
Lexi Boling, Katie Moore, Vittoria Ceretti, Taylor Hill, Charlee Fraser, Estella Boersma & Alice Metza indulge in the art of experimental fashion by Roe Ethridge for Document Journal, SS 2016. The opposing atmosphere lends itself to the parallel nature of each piece, as designs exude dynamic presence, invoking a mutiny of miss-matched elements. Robbie Spencer uses his unique abil…
May 1, 2016
Published in: Covers
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 …
October 26, 2015
Published in: Covers
Julia Nobis Plays the Part of a Dueling Princess "Prada"
Julia Nobis plays the part of a double-sided princess waiting to take flight in “Prada” an exquisite story shot by Willy Vanderperre for Document Journal, Fall/Winter 2015. Pretty with a twist, Nobis shows us how its done in this avant-garde fairy tale come to life. Stylist, Olivier Rizzo, matches unfinished crafts with a selection of Prada’s finest, for fashions t…
October 23, 2015
Published in: Avant-Garde
Julia Nobis Invites the Art of the Anointed to Fall "Dior"
Julia Nobis and Mica Arganaraz lead the pack down a daring track in ‘Dior’ by Willy Vanderperre for Document Journal, F/W 15. A story that hits neither light nor dark, this tells a tale of life’s confounding middle. I’ll wear what I wear as a reflection of my being, but what I am can not be transmitted through mere clothing. Robbed in ethereal gowns, this takes us fr…
October 8, 2014
Published in: Covers
Document Journal
Saskia de Brauw goes deep in ‘What is the Relationship between Power and Description?’ by Collier Schorr for Document Journal #5, 2nd Anniversary Issue. Moving through the frames like a jungle cat, Saskia arouses our senses as she provocates with the power of purity. Convention and couture collide in this decadent take on the art of dark fashion. Stylist, James Valeri, plays bo…
April 27, 2014
Published in: Avant-Garde
Malgosia Bela in 'Flora & Fauna' Brave Art of Beauty
Malgosia Bela lets the ‘Flora & Fauna’ run free in this cool cover shot by Benjamin Alexander Huseby for Document Journal No. 4. Bela hits her stride right with a stunning selection that shows off her wild style. Editor, Jodie Barnes, captures our imagination with far-out fashions that range from straight street to avant-garde chic. Exotic, erotic, eruptive and real, (M…
October 9, 2013
Published in: Editorials
Kati Nescher in 'The Discreet Charm of Mauvais Goût'
Kati Nescher discovers ‘The Discreet Charm of Mauvais Goût’ in this inspired editorial by Nathaniel Goldberg for Document Journal No.3. Is bad taste really a crime? Flirting with disaster Nescher follows her own fashion path as she walks through the city wearing an eccentric mix of ill-conceived creations. In an industry overrun with the redundant output of over-used des…
February 26, 2013
Published in: Covers
Karlie Kloss is an Androgynous Dream 'Private Arrangements'
Karlie Kloss plays a high-society seductress in ‘Private Arrangements’ by Collier Schorr for the S/S issue of Document Journal #2. Continuing to regale us with her ever-expanding range of talents, Kloss’ ability to morph into any character may take her past the pages of print one day. With her long, lean athletic frame she exudes a natural androgynous sensuality, …
T’s Philosophy
April 27, 2020
Published in: T'S PHILOSOPHY
We Send Love to Soldiers In Scrubs
In this time of suffering, one shining attribute has come to define our devoted Healthcare Workers… STRENGTH DOESN’T MEAN YOU DON’T HAVE FEAR… IT MEANS YOU’RE STRONG ENOUGH TO FIND POWER IN THE FACE OF OVERWHELMING EMOTIONS.
April 12, 2020
Published in: T'S PHILOSOPHY
Mask Marks Heart's of Our True Heroes
A Mask Can Be Our Most Potent Weapon In this Fight Against a Venomous Virus. Make No Mistake About It, We Are In a War! The fight of our lives. There is no news clips that will makes this all quit. This is ain’t no faux-show.
August 8, 2019
Published in: T'S PHILOSOPHY
Woman Walking This World Alone...
Sara Blomqvist captures the je ne sais quoi of the city in ‘Paris Chic’ by Sebastian Sabal-Bruce for Vogue Germany, September 2019. Suits send a message of strength, with squared shoulders and straight lines.