July 2, 2020
Published in: Avant-Garde
Ling Chen floats to find the center of self in ‘Water Flight’ by Primol Xue for Vogue China, July 2020. High fashion is fused with fury, in this fluid form of avant-garde aquatica. What secrets lay beneath the surface? Gracing us with an image of her sunken skin. She lays in the pool, her face reflected on the water’s edge. Poetry in non-motion. Half-submerged, a full shot i…
December 20, 2019
Published in: Avant-Garde
Alesya Kaf steps into the light in “Hello Future” by Pedro Beraldo for Vogue China, December 2019. Art consumes us as we make our way into the great unknown. This story settles in that sweet spot. Daniel Rull steps into a strong space, as she attempts to handle the styling, makeup and hair in one fell swoop. Somewhat uncommon to see one person taking on all three of these powerful posi…
December 29, 2018
Published in: T'S PHILOSOPHY
Kris Grikaite becomes a kaleidoscope of couture in ‘Colour Overload’ by Sølve Sundsbø for Vogue China, 01/19. The art of avant-garde enticement lies in it’s ability to surprise. To evoke thoughts not common or shapes never seen. It thrives to give life to a flat image, while rising to meet the height. Fabric makes it’s way around the body, enhancing every cur…
August 17, 2017
Published in: Beauty
Ling Liu looks back to see ahead by Ben Hassett for Vogue China, September 2017. The art of beauty burns bright as the fire of the modern female takes the stage. Celebrating the cultural relevance and historical tradition of ancient beauty regiments. There’s a vigor and energy to this piece that sets the stage for this season. Stylist Charles Varenne uses a variety of silk and lace to fall …
January 17, 2017
Published in: Avant-Garde
Sara Grace shines in “Birds” by Ben Toms for Vogue China, February 2017. Birds don’t just possess the power to fly rather they signify the triumph to try. “In general, birds symbolize the presence of a higher being with a connection to the sky.” Airborne creatures defy our ideas of what is possible, “by freeing themselves from the restraints of gravi…
August 12, 2016
Published in: Editorials
Ruth Bell invites us to witness the wonders of the world in “Intoxicating Romance” by Ryan McGinley for Vogue China, September 2016. On a journey of discovery we set out to expand our mind and free our soul. Each shot is a celebration of life in some of this season’s most compelling captures. Ethereal fashions aim to float free as the sky stands in solidarity. A poetic reflect…
April 23, 2016
Published in: Beauty
Luma Grothe evokes the stance of “Anti Pretty” by Liz Collins for Vogue China, May 2016. To stare into the great unknown to gaze across the sea, to behold a view that will be undone to cast a shadow in the morning sun. Standing on the edge of something new… this story doesn’t refer to a look that’s unappealing, rather, it defines a true change. The Anti Pretty senti…
November 24, 2014
Published in: Editorials
Chiharu Okunugi embodies nature’s art in ‘Silent Forest’ by David Dunan for Vogue China. The primal aspects of pretty are explored in this exquisite tale of love and longing. Ida Wang shows the spiritual side of style, with ethereal fashion that floats on air. Art emanates from above as, (Makeup Artist) Alice Ghendrih celebrates the angelic beauty of the butterfly. The c…
November 19, 2014
Published in: Avant-Garde
Tim Walker starts the season with an avant-garde blast in Vogue China, December 2014. Xiao Wen Ju, Fei Fei Sun & Sang Woo Kim captures Fall’s Haute Couture Collection, in this evocative tale of passion and promise. Multi-dimensional images give the illusion that you are watching scenes from a play rather that looking at still shots. Stylist, Jacob K, breaks through the walls of c…
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 16, 2014
Published in: Editorials
Ming Xi captures our attention in ‘Smart Tools’ by Marcus Ohlsson for Vogue China, 04/14. Beauty takes an avant-garde stand in this bold story shot by Ohlsson. In the field we find the most exquisite beauty can take the cruelest beating. Divine and demure on the outside, solid steel on the inside. Longing to hold on to their looks, these women will do anything to prolong time…