Self taught California-based artist Johnie Thornton creates surreal mixed media portraits utilizing geometric disfomations and nods to pop culture and fashion to create an almost alien like approach to his charmingly warped works. See some of his selected works below:
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Cara Delevingne for Saint Laurent La Collection De Paris F/W 2016
The “retired” model Cara Delevingne makes a black and white appearance for the Saint Laurent collection. The campaign captured by brand designer Hedi Slimane. See the campaign below: Ad Campaign: Saint Laurent La Collection De Paris Winter 2016 Model: Cara Delevingne Photographer: Hedi Slimane
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Sarah Brannon by Greg Kadel
High fashion mod goth starring model Sarah Brannon for the April 2017 issue of Numéro Magazine. Captured by photographer Greg Kadel with hair and makeup by Neil Moodie and Fulvia farolfi. See the shoot below: Magazine: Numéro #172 April 2016 Model: Sarah Brannon Photographer: Greg Kadel Fashion Editor: Charles Varenne Hair: Neil Moodie Make-up: Fulvia Farolfi Nails: Holly Falcone
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Cleiber Gavinho by Cobalto
Brazilian model Cleiber Gavinho poses for Italian photographer Cobalto in a relaxed physique centered photo shoot. See the series below:
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Magdalena Frackowiak by Alex Cayley
Model Magdalena Frackowiak poses for a sensualy stylish fashion editorial for the Spring/Summer 2016 issue of ZOO Magazine. captured by photographer Alex Cayley with hair and makeup by David Von Cannon and Fredrik Stambro. See the shoot below: model: magdalena frackowiak (dna) photographer: alex cayley (art-dept) stylist: joanne blades (art-dept) hair: david von cannon (streeters) make-up: fredrik stambro (jedroot)
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PUP – If This Tour Doesn’t Kill You, I Will (Music Video)
PUP releases a violent and angry music video for their single If This Tour Doesn’t Kill You, I Will from their sophomore album The Dream Is Over. The music video matches the lyrics in frustration that comes with touring and reaching a boiling point when your around someone for too long. Watch the official music video below:
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3D Tattoos by Winston the Whale
Portland based tattoo artist Winston the Whale is known for and specializes in 3d tattoos, specifically using the anaglyph technique which is the use of the blue and red line. You may need 3d glasses to see them pop out, but that just makes them all the more special. Images © Winston the Whale
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Floral Black Masculinity by Lynette Luna
Berlin based conceptual artist Lynette Luna creates a series focused on the social stigma of black masculinity by capturing male models alongside delicate flowers. “I photographed a black male with flowers to show a side that is often ignored by society. That these men can be soft, sensitive, and delicate. I blended a black man with the delicacy of flowers and the femininity of bright colors.” – Lynette Luna
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Harleth Kuusik by Elina Kechicheva
A whimsical and angst filled fashion editorial (and cover) starring model Harleth Kuusik for the March 2016 issue of Russh Magazine. Captured by photographer Elina Kechicheva with hair and makeup by Alexandry Costa and Bridie Gilbert. See the shoot below: Magazine: Russh Magazine March 2016 Model: Harleth Kuusik Photographer: Elina Kechicheva Fashion Editor: Bridie Gilbert Hair: Alexandry Costa Make-up: William Bartel
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Imaan Hammam by Daniel Jackson
Model Imaan Hammam in the April 2016 issue of WSJ Magazine captured by photographer Daniel Jackson. See the shoot below: Magazine: WSJ Magazine April 2016 Model: Imaan Hammam Photographer: Daniel Jackson Fashion Editor: Géraldine Saglio Hair: Esther Langham Make-up: Romy Soleimani
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Yazemeenah Rossi Breaks Ageism Rules with her Swimsuit Campaign
Age is nothing but a number, try telling that to the fashion industry … However this statment is being proven by the elegant and statuesque 60-year-old model Yazemeenah Rossi. Who is currently featured in the latest fashion label The Dreslyn and lingerie line Land of Women. “When I was younger, I was more insecure,” Rossi responds to TODAY. “But I always wanted to be me. When you are yourself and you don’t try to copy, you get power. And you feel that power the more you go on in life.” See some of her gorgeous shots below:
