July 2010 ~ Up and Coming

Friday, July 30, 2010

New Shoot With David

8:39 AM Mathea No comments

Inspiration for my next shoot with my friend David. The preppy look is inspired by living on the upper east side for these past two months and I think Cornell will be the perfect location:

Above image is David. Copyright Mathea Millman.

Above 5 images Nico Krull photographed by William Lords.

Images taken from thefashionisto.com

Above three images model Gordon Bothe for Corneliani Fall 2010 Lookbook

Images taken from thefashioniso.com

I really liked the Fall 2010 campaign for Duvetica because they incorporated two different themes (period pieces and contemporary sportswear) into their concept that not only complemented each other, but very successfully and specifically advertised their product. The simple off white color isolates the colored jackets which is the product being advertised in the campaign. I think the casting was spot on as well as the concept. One of the best ad campaigns I've seen in a while.

Models: André Bentzer, Chris Rayner, Chris Tanner, Jeremy Dufour & Stephan Haurholm

Images taken from thefashionisto.com

Movie Influences in the Fashion Industry

2:36 PM Mathea No comments

It is so refreshing to see smart editorials that draw upon art or film for references. They give a context to fashion photography that I think is creative and gives people who might understand traditional fine art photography, art, and film a chance to understand or appreciate the commercial side of the photography industry.

This editorial, originally photographed for Metal Magazine, is referencing german expressionism and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in particular for the concept and visuals.

Stills from the film:

The dark makeup and the theater-like background scenes make the reference unmistakable and the way that the photography crew reconstructed the scenes, had similar poses, and incorporated clothing into this retelling of the visual story makes this editorial really unique.

Photographer: Remi Lamande

Stylist: Laurent Dombrowicz

Models: Adrien Brunier, Arthur Devalbray, Julien Chanca, Mathias Billien

Hair: Fred Kabbabi @ B Agency

Makeup: Eva @ B Agency

Images taken from steelmachines.wordpress.com

Hugo Boss

6:09 AM Mathea No comments

This is a campaign for Hugo Boss in 2006. I love the quality of the images and the destroyed edges because they fit beautifully with the minimal background and the deconstructed feel of the set like with the one outlet or a glimpse of a metal bedframe. I love the simple concept that contrasts with the layered albeit (now) outdated styling. (When was the last time anyone saw newsboy caps being used in editorials or campaigns?)