Expressions
Express Yourself
Don't Repress Yourself
We Celebrate
The Power Of
YOU
Dazed & Confused Magazine
Vol. 2 Issue #73 - May 2009
Photographer: Horst Diekgerdes
Stylist: Bryan McMahon
Models: Zdenek, Cole, Rogier, Joseph,
Craig, Chris, Jakob and Bertrand.
Don't Repress Yourself
We Celebrate
The Power Of
YOU
Dazed & Confused Magazine
Vol. 2 Issue #73 - May 2009
Photographer: Horst Diekgerdes
Stylist: Bryan McMahon
Models: Zdenek, Cole, Rogier, Joseph,
Craig, Chris, Jakob and Bertrand.
Whilst I had intially picked up the May '09 edition of Dazed & Confused earlier this month for the fabulous cover featuring Beth Ditto, I was rewarded by one of the most colourful and appealing menswear editorials I have seen as of late.
In a true testament to the photographer, Horst Diekgerdes, and stylist, Bryan McMahon, I felt far more excited about the pieces featured than I had previously, when solely based on the runway shows. The beautifully expressive make up and colourful garments made a wonderful combination. There was a sense of juxtaposition between the inherent elegance of the clothing, when laid aside the energy and vibrancy of the concept.
I especially enjoyed the photograph of Cole in the layered Bottega Veneta suit upon the Vivienne Westwood. The shape of his pose gave a very interesting silhouette, and with the subtle light fall off towards the right, the clothing was gently cut into shade on the left. This contrast was further emphasised through the use of the colourful make up over just the one side of his face, whilst the other sat in shadow. The shot was also brought forward towards the viewer with the trail of string falling off the bottom. Indeed this added quite a fascinating visual element with regards to the depth of the shot, despite the plain studio backdrop.
I was also intrigued by the continuation of the jewels around Bertrand's neck, in the last shot, with the speckles of paint in his beard. The subtle embroided detailing of the Gucci jacket added a beautiful depth to the black cloth. Indeed the light allowed the creation of further shades of black, which has always interested me visually. It was also fascinating to note how the detailing on the suit, especially around the shoulders, when hit by the light, created the illusion of being ostensibly level with the colourful jewels and paint drops.
In a true testament to the photographer, Horst Diekgerdes, and stylist, Bryan McMahon, I felt far more excited about the pieces featured than I had previously, when solely based on the runway shows. The beautifully expressive make up and colourful garments made a wonderful combination. There was a sense of juxtaposition between the inherent elegance of the clothing, when laid aside the energy and vibrancy of the concept.
I especially enjoyed the photograph of Cole in the layered Bottega Veneta suit upon the Vivienne Westwood. The shape of his pose gave a very interesting silhouette, and with the subtle light fall off towards the right, the clothing was gently cut into shade on the left. This contrast was further emphasised through the use of the colourful make up over just the one side of his face, whilst the other sat in shadow. The shot was also brought forward towards the viewer with the trail of string falling off the bottom. Indeed this added quite a fascinating visual element with regards to the depth of the shot, despite the plain studio backdrop.
I was also intrigued by the continuation of the jewels around Bertrand's neck, in the last shot, with the speckles of paint in his beard. The subtle embroided detailing of the Gucci jacket added a beautiful depth to the black cloth. Indeed the light allowed the creation of further shades of black, which has always interested me visually. It was also fascinating to note how the detailing on the suit, especially around the shoulders, when hit by the light, created the illusion of being ostensibly level with the colourful jewels and paint drops.
Now if I could only grow a paint speckled beard...
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