Editorially Speaking, Fashionably Noted v1. December 2013

This is my second piece covering a favorite editorial spread.  I love when pictures can tell a story with raw emotion and visual impact.  This is my last piece for 2013 and then we will move into v2. for 2014.  Enjoy!

Frida Giannini tulle/satin dress

As I researched December fashion editorial, I came across a breathtaking piece from the Vogue UK, December 2013 issue.  It is entitled "Still Life" by photographer Josh Olins.  Models noted were Anna Ewers, Ashleigh Good and Sam Rollinson; styling/fashion editing by Lucinda Chambers.

This piece features designs from Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Valentino to name a few.  What initially drew me to this editorial were the jewel toned colors, rich, dark and very alluring.  These images can be found in the Vogue UK December 2013 issue with cover model Kate Moss by Tim Walker, Editor Alexandra Shulman (top left cover).

Still Life portrays "...a season well versed in dark beauty.  The new masters brim with opulent fabrics, pearl drops and exquisite handcrafted details."

Alexander McQueen's Pearl
Embroidered Silk Dress

Comme des Garcons

Photographer Josh Olins has this incredible talent in capturing emotion, deep and brooding.  You can find some of his additional work on Pinterest - I picked pinner Tranquil who has a nice representation of his work.  There are many other boards devoted to Olin's work.

http://www.clmus.com/photography/josh-olins represents other work including "Still Life" by Olins.  You can see the often dark, emotive feelings from his photographs.  In "Still Life" in particular, the models look as though they have transformed into still life pieces rather than people.  The rich color of the flowers and other set pieces depict the essence of true still life, like a painting.

More details on the shoot include the following:

Models: Sam Rollinson (select), Ashleigh Good (storm) 

and Anna Ewers (storm)

Photographer: Josh Olins (clm)

Stylist: Lucinda Chambers (artpartner)

Hair: Shon (julianwatson)

Manicure: Jenny Longworth (clm)

Make-up: Sally Branka (julianwatson)

You can find more beautiful photography by Josh Olins on his website josholins.com.

"Sarah Burton's spectacular 10-exit pageant looked to great queens and
the ecclesiastical elite: These regal ruffs and pearl- traced silks are for royal reserve only." Vogue UK Dec. '13

Dolce & Gabbana's filigree minaudière

Balenciaga's Cap-sleeved showstopper

 Cheers!