Favourite Photographer :

Jeff Henrikson

I have always been interested in photography as i studied it at A level for two years. At the beginning i wasn't that fascinated by photography but when i got into my last year at school i started exploring the diversity of photographers and how each had their own way of working. Due to my love of fashion it made sense that i was drawn more toward the fashion and makeup side to photography, this is what i based my final project around. Studying Fashion communication has forced me to research more into different fashion platforms. while exploring Dazed and looking at different fashion campaigns, i came across the Photographer Jeff Henrikson whom is a fashion photographer. His work is something which fascinated me. He isn't a cliche normal fashion photographer - taking images in studios, but produces edgy minimal yet extremely effective images. From what i have seen the models in his work seem to be more androgynous rather than high fashion plain models. This is something i feel adds to the effectiveness of his images. I particularly like his set of images where the model has a red blunt hairstyle which he has paired with an element of illustration on the face and feet, combining art and photography. The minimalism in his photography is striking, taking simple images of hair or parts of the body. 

Marc Jacobs Spring 2017:

A show that inspired me 

This Marc jacbs spring 2017 fashion show is one which interested me and became a favourite of mine. rather than being fed images of clean and polished outfits, we were subjected to raver references with the electric colours as well as cultural appropriation contraversy  The show was titled American Eccentricity. A spin on the plain jane fashion shows. The stage design also reflected the overall theme and vibe of the show, keeping in touch with the rave like theme. The show was full of fur, platforms and grunge makeup. It featured all the well known and sort after supermodels of this day and age. Ranging from Sisters GiGI and Bella Hadid as well as kendall Jenner and Adriana Lima. Of course bringing even more media attention to the show. Each of the models have pastel intwined dreadlocks. this is what brought on the cultural appropriation controversy. Each shade was picked depending on the look. 

Due to the controversy that he received he decided to respond.

 "And all who cry 'cultural appropriation' or whatever nonsense about any race of skin color wearing their hair in a particular style or manner—funny how you don’t criticize women of color for straightening their hair. I respect and am inspired by people and how they look. I don’t see color or race—I see people. I’m sorry to read that so many people are so narrow minded…Love is the answer. Appreciation of all and inspiration from anywhere is a beautiful thing. Think about it."

The show was full of sparkle, satin, and snakeskin, along with bursts of denim and camouflage. He mixed his lower-priced Marc By Marc Jacobs range with his main line. Amongst the show hoodies were a big element to the clothing aspect. instead of keeping the hoodies plain and lacklustre  Jacobs came up with a way of expanding the more ordinary items in the collection. Marc Jacobs collaborated with artist Julie Verhoeven whom designed illustrations which then were embroidered onto pieces of clothing swell as bags and shoes. This was such a huge element to Jacobs' show which i felt projected and enhanced the beauty. This show was such a mood lifter, it was alive with creativity. Each model that came out, came out in something completely unique to the next. 

Lily Rose depp....

Style file : 

You have to admit we've always dreamed of being the son or daughter of a film icon. when we were first introduced to Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp's daughter Lily Rose Depp the world was instantly captivated, and Depp quickly became one of the most sort after young talents of her generation. At her age she already has four feature films under her belt, as well as being a Chanel ambassador and Vogue cover girl. She is one of Hollywood's effortlessly beautiful young it girls.  

She was born in Paris to a Chanel spokesmodel, so it is undeniable that Lily-Rose Depp knows her way around a bit of couture. she is definitely one to look for in 2017.

obsessed

YASMIN SEWELL 

While scrolling through vogue.com I decided to take a look at the videos. I came across an interview with style.com's creative director Yasmin Sewell. She grew up in Australia and has always been interested in fashion. She shaved her head as a teen and says from then on her style changed. In the video we get a tour round her wardrobe, which is filled with high fashion designer pieces. Each item she pulls out is something so unique and different to the next. 

My top beauty picks 2016...

My top 5

1. YSL black opium is the best smelling perfume I have ever smelt.

2. nars sheer glow. The perfect coverage, giving a dewy finish.

3.  Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighter palette perfect for bronzed glowey skin.

4. Morphe 350 palette full of mattes and glitters, perfect for the christmas season.

5. Jouer lip topper in - frost bite.

If I had all the money in the world...

STYLE ICON :

CHER HOROWITZ 

Since watching clueless years and years ago it has been one of my favourite films of all time. I think we can all agree that it is a film largely focused on the fashion. As the years went on and i became more and more interested in fashion, it became very apparent how important fashion was to the film. It is safe to say it is a classic and everyone who is interested in fashion without a doubt knows of clueless. Cher Horowitz is a character, a teen in 90's America. we are continuously being subjected to 90's grunge fashion as well as a more glamorous version, shown by Cher A privileged 16 year old living in Beverly Hills. The film and its outfits are so flawlessly put together you can't help but sit in admiration. Throughout the film we were continuously fed plaid co-ords, dungarees, crisp shirts and berets. 

For my summative project at uni i was given the trend post retro, this has encouraged me to look through older films, taking into consideration the fashion of that era, more than i did before. Clueless was a film that immediately came to mind when researching into retro trends. while watching this for the 100th time i became more and more infatuated by the fashion and it became apparent that this was something i would use to influence my project.