Always such fun consulting with David Longshaw on ideas for this seasons look-books

Such fun thinking interiors and still life layouts for this seasons accessories. You will not be disappointed here are a few sneaky pics of whats to come........ doodled chairs, fabrics, illustrated hangers.... So chic!!
This season David has introduced his new badger character Beryl. I cant wait to see the wallpaper :) Images coming soon after tuesdays shoot!!

David Longshaw photo-shoot SS14

Last friday we spent on DAVID LONGSHAW SS14 lookbook shoot, which felt more like a caching up with old friends than a job. Everyone was cracking jokes, telling fun stories and simply having a great time. But somewhere between all that our team managed to create fantastic images of beautiful model Shannon from Select Models, who we must admit has one of the loveliest smiles we have ever seen, but see for yourself!

SMILE!

We fell in love with fun prints, cool shapes and amazing garments, therefore, couldn't stop gushing about them all day long.

The other thing we absolutely loved was David's personality. We have never met more funnier and nicer designer than him who always was ready to snap a picture of you when you expect it the least.

Or sing a little fun tune when music accidentally stopped!

  So here comes the fantastic collection with amazing cuts and colors!

 Some backstage action with our cool hair and make-up artist Stephaine.

 Getting ready and trying to achieve that perfect sporty effect!

Not as easy as it might sound but Stephaine is a PRO!

     

     

getting ready!

our little friend!

action!

pose!

and smile!

a bit of details

     

     

amazing photographer Alexander Jordan

time for a short rest

we were adoring Stephaine's shoes

test shot! Beautiful!

Great work by super cool team:

Amazing designs by David Longshaw

Photography: Alexander Jordan

Hair and make-up: Stephaine gm

Model: Shannon at Select Models

Styling: Hope Von Joel

Styling assistants: Jon O'Brien, Camilla Sverdrup-Thygeson, Madara Freimane

Backstage photos: Jon O'Brien, Camilla Sverdrup-Thygeson

Thanks everyone! We had a lot of fun!

P.S. And lets not forget Maude

we also spotted her at LFW!

Hope Von Joel Styles and Art Directs Lara Jensens Lookbook for ss13

Hope Von Joel reviews her latest work for Lara Jensen

For the second season running Hope Von Joel has worked closely with Lara Jensen. Lara's success has been seen worldwide with pieces worn and made for the likes of Lady GAGA and THE ROLLING STONES.  This season Hope along side Lara created a whimsical dark scene for the death inspired gold maggot and bird pieces. The collection included pieces that contorted the mouth, touched on the grotesque and attached to the head to create angelic but sinister images of death and beauty.

Hope's thoughts on the collection " I Love working alongside Lara Jensen, her vision in exciting and dark, just how i like to see beauty. We work as a great team, bouncing ideas of each other. It has come to the point that we know what each other is gonna say and this in a creative sense is magic. Every season this is my favourite lookbook shoot. Working with my dear friend Philip Meech who is a genius the results are always spell bounding and atmospheric. I am always excited by Lara's vision and its a pleasure to hear her deepest thoughts and make them a reality"

Below are a selection of Hope's Favourites.

Bird Head piece - using birds wings and Maggots.

 Red leather rose face mask

 Jay wing and Maggot head piece. Gold Maggot crown and veil

 Single maggots on gold chains, Gold coin glasses and coin

Contorted Jay bird head piece ( Hope's favourite 'much discussion went on around this piece and i think Lara has made it immaculately.'

Here are the details of the shoot
LARA JENSEN SS13 LOOKBOOK 'VANITAS'

Vanitas vanitanium omnia vanitas – vanity of all vanities, all is vanity.

The SS13 collection 'Vanitas' by Lara Jensen, is inspired by the symbolic art forms of Vanitas and Momento Mori (still life and portraiture paintings) that originate from the 15th century. These contemplated the transient elements of beauty in life and the futility of narcissism.

Using materials such as Swarovski crystals, 18k gold, hand-moulded leather and taxidermy, Jensen has created a contemporary re-enactment of these ideas. Her pieces are based on elements of these paintings, translated into detailed jewellery, sunglasses, mouth accessories and headpieces. Flowers, birds and maggots meet as symbols of life and death, creating pieces that highlight and reflect upon the fleeting nature of the wearers beauty.

These remarkable fashion artefacts celebrate the immortality of their physicality, in contrast to the transience of the wearer. 'Vanitas' is Jensen's first full solo collection and sees her combine the millinery for which she is reputed, with her jewellery design skills.

Photography by Philip Meech Styling by Hope Von Joel ૐArt Direction by Hope Von Joel and Lara Jensen Hair byKota Suizu Makeup by Nat van Zee Model Mary Select Model Agency