Bulletproof – A Photo Editorial

Tal came away from shooting the Marlon Gobel show during New York Fashion Week (Fall 2010 collections) with a fascination. Marlon Gobel makes bulletproof clothing. Here is a photo editorial she shot in response to that idea.

photos by Tal Shpantzer
production by Obscure Object Films & talfoto
models are Stephanie Passavant and Alex Geerman from Major
hair and makeup by Masha Gvozdov

Tal came away from shooting the Marlon Gobel show during New York Fashion Week (Fall 2010 collections) with a fascination. Marlon Gobel makes bulletproof clothing. Here is a photo editorial she shot in response to that idea.

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Egyptian Queen – A Photo Editorial

This is the first beauty or jewelry editorial we’ve run. Very special thanks to Elizabeth Waugh for such beautiful images.

photos by Elizabeth Waugh
fashion stylist Pamela Shepard
makeup by Jessica Ross
hair by Erik Hinczak
manicurist Donna Michelle Alonzia
photographers’s assistant Ashley Hardiman
fashion stylist’s assistant Stephanie Guzman
model is Mia from Trump Model Management

This is the first beauty or jewelry editorial we’ve run. Very special thanks to Elizabeth Waugh for such beautiful images.

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Ephemeral – A Photo Editorial

A photo editorial by Adrianna Favero and Seth Friedermann, shot in New York’s Central Park. Photos by Adrianna Favero, Art Direction and Fashion Styling by Seth Friedermann, Hair by David Gulino, Makeup by Sarah Jane Sheehy. The models are Calei and Sara from Fenton Moon.

A photo editorial by Adrianna Favero and Seth Friedermann, shot in New York’s Central Park. Continue reading “Ephemeral – A Photo Editorial”

Spash and Flow – A Photo Editorial

The lyrically beautiful Kira dances and plays on the New York shore. She embodies the freedom and joy of soaking up the splendid sun and rolling waves. From stunning couture gowns to flowing avant garde designs from some of the best designers in New York City, the clothes were chosen for their sheerness and flow to match the former rhythmic gymnast’s grace and joy.

photos by Pauline St. Denis
styling by Seth Friedermann
makeup by Michelle Larner
hair by Donald Francis
photo assistant Jeff Fuller
photo editing by Sandy Ramirez
model is Kira at Fenton Moon
photographed at Rockaway Beach

The lyrically beautiful Kira dances and plays on the New York shore. She embodies the freedom and joy of soaking up the splendid sun and rolling waves. From stunning couture gowns to flowing avant garde designs from some of the best designers in New York City, the clothes were chosen for their sheerness and flow to match the former rhythmic gymnast’s grace and joy. Continue reading “Spash and Flow – A Photo Editorial”

A Détacher – Designer Dossier

What would happen if we attempted to not define art? What if we simply were with it, reacted to it, and discussed it? To describe and to resist the compulsion to define is a rather challenging concept for many. I suspect that the prospect scares the hell out of the fashion industry. Mona Kowalska of the label A Détacher is a great example of what happens when you embrace that concept in all facets of your business.

story by Seth Friedermann
atelier photos by Adrianna Favero
atelier hair and makeup by Chris Lanston
atelier model Holly from Fenton Moon
runway photos by Sandy Ramirez

“The highest form is no form, the highest art is no art.” — Bruce Lee

What would happen if we attempted to not define art? What if we simply were with it, reacted to it, and discussed it? To describe and to resist the compulsion to define is a rather challenging concept for many. I suspect that the prospect scares the hell out of the fashion industry. Mona Kowalska of the label A Détacher is a great example of what happens when you embrace that concept in all facets of your business. From her designs to her boutique Mona has fashioned a label that is focused on each design as an entity on to itself. This has made her a hit with her clientele but not as much with most press or buyers, until very recently. There in lies a very good lesson, Mona has run a successful boutique and label through good times and bad for 12 years without much press or industry support. Continue reading “A Détacher – Designer Dossier”