Posts featuring stylist Samuel Francois

Lia Pavlova Floats High Above the Sounds of Hallowed Grounds

Lia Pavlova is lost between here and there in the Gravity issue, by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello for Numéro China, October 2015. The act of atmospheric pressure gives way as each shot celebrates the beauty of between. Through the distant sounds of hallowed grounds we seek that which can’t be found. Art unfurls as we aimlessly wander through the center of the mind’s eye. …

Fall Into a Dreamy Mix of Pop & Play by Miles Aldridge

Giedre Kiaulenaite falls into a dreamy mix of pop and play in ‘Extase’ by Miles AldridgeNuméro #162. Camera shots capture our imagination as crazy angles pull you in. Modern fashion erupts with avant-garde statements that define the art of bold. From wickedly wonderful to sickeningly sweet each shot celebrates the beauty of beyond. Stylist, Samuel François, gives us a u…

Lina Berg is 'Divine' by Miles Aldridge for Numéro

Lina Berg braves the decadent world of the ‘Divine’ by Miles Aldridge for Numéro Magazine. A vivid mix of art & intoxication, Aldridge lures us into his den of iniquity. Saturated in style, Samuel François gives us a taste of the 70’s, mixed with a future flare from ChanelDsquared2, Falke, Giorgio Armani, Gripoix, Philippe Ferrandis & Prada. Makeup Arti…

Natasa Vojnovic Touches off a Triple Threat 'Ménage À Trois'

Natasa Vojnovic explores the art of ecstasy in ‘Ménage À Trois’ by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello for Numéro #177, October 2014. Lost in the land of illusion, fantasy unfolds, as Natasa seeks refuge from her aching reality. Draped in forbidden fur, the animalistic quality of the shoot evokes a kind of hidden pleasure. Stylist, Samuel François, finds freedom throug…

Alana Zimmer Plays a Funny Bird in 'Drôle D'Oiseau'

Alana Zimmer walks inside works of modern art in ‘Drôle D’Oiseau’ by Erik Madigan Heck for Numéro #156, September 2014. The Funny Bird has a flair with a stunning selection of outta this world styles. Posing with drôle delight, Zimmer flies through the mind’s sky, flaunting like an avant-garde peacock. Stylist, Samuel François, creates bird-like eleganc…

Auguste Abeliunaite Lets the 'Pink Flamingos' Play On

Auguste Abeliunaite hides in plain site in ‘Pink Flamingos’ shot by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello for Numéro Magazine #156. Celebrating the art of disguise, Auguste captures our imagination by embracing her alternative side. Do my eyes deceive me, or does decadence reign down as the dark side of beauty basks on the dessert of love? Opposites attract, as (Stylist) Sam

Numéro China

Auguste Abeliunaite succumbs to ‘Salvation’ mountain by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello for Numéro China, August 2014. Leonard Knight shares his supreme vision with the world, in this decadent oasis of desert dreams. An expression of passionate fashion, Auguste loses herself to the power of this peaceful mountain. Stylist, Samuel Francois, creates a camouflage ef…

Anmari Botha Breaks the Chains in 'Underwater Love'

Anmari Botha breaks the chains in ‘Underwater Love’ by Laurie Bartley for Numéro #155, August 2014. Under the dark blanket of the midnight sky comes the truth. The art of noir erupts with decadent designs meant to defy the laws of nature. Playing the phenom of high fashion, Botha is garbed in strong pieces by Emporio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Fendi, Miu Miu & Pa

Miles Aldridge Exposes Us to 'Sylvie Fleury' in Numéro

Auguste Abeliunaite rises up in ‘Sylvie Fleury‘ shot by Miles Aldridge for Numéro #154, June/July 2014. Aldridge exposes us to the artistry of underground in this story of light & dark. Stylist, Samuel François, captures the chasms in-between with gowns by Vivienne Westwood, Marni, Haider Ackermann & Jean Paul Gaultier. The fantasy of high fashion explodes wit…

Elisabeth Erm Channels 'Liza' From the Film Cabaret

Elisabeth Erm embodies an icon in ‘Liza’ by Sanchez & Mongiello for Numéro #145 August 2013. Becoming Sally Bowles, Erm plays the colorful and complex character made famous by Liza Minnelli in 1972 film, Cabaret. A feisty piece of fashion magic, by exuding the same combination of brash-zeal & sex-appeal, this artful rendition is an apropos addition to the Exot…

Numéro Magazine

Daphne Groeneveld tempts us with a tryst in ‘Chambre 14’ by Ellen von Unwerth for Numéro #145 the Erotic Issue, August 2013. Retro inspired beauty reflected through a revolving hotel door, we follow Groeneveld as she makes her way to Room 14 to grab a little afternoon delight. Sex with just a hint of danger, Unwerth captures the clandestine spirit of a secret affair in this sm…

Sasha Luss Dares to Disturb in 'Born to be Wild'

Punk goes primitive with Sasha Luss is ‘Born to be Wild’ by Anthony Maule for the 2013 June/July issue of Numéro #144. Following the order of disorder, this edgy editorial combines the forces of fashion and art in an effort to uses the power of punk to provoke. Meant to disrupt, disturb, inspire & insight the origins of this movement comes from the anti-establishment (Punk…