”Full Moon Story” lensed by Kim Kyoung Soo for Vogue Korea

A pictorial celebration artistically captured by Kim Kyoung Soo to re-actualize the traditional Korean Costume known as the “Hanbok.” An elegantly staged breath of visual poetry, filled with a softness that emanates and astonishes. The imaginative compositions instantaneously put the viewer in a contemplative state of mind. 

"During the National traditional festivities called 'Chuseok', many Korean people used to wear the hanbok. I wanted to show this typical ambiance with both a lyric and modern touch. I wanted a neutral stage; only shadows and reflections mattered to me: Colours, faces and models were enhanced by cold and light tones creating an almost surreal feeling." - Kim Kyoung Soo

Source:

Vogue Korea

http://www.all-about-photo.com/photographer.php?name=kim-kyung-soo&id=460

Tokujin Yoshioka Creates Transparent Mannequins for Issey Miyake Exhibition

Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka has created an installation of see-through bodies as part of a major exhibition of work by fashion designer Issey Miyake. Yoshioka's cEach mannequin is made from 365 layers of laser-cut acrylic plastic, stacked up in horizontal and vertical layers to from the shape of a woman's body. "A simple piece of cloth is transformed into a beautiful form as it is worn by human body, which one could not even imagine the original form." said Yoshioka of his former mentor's designs.

Source: Dezeen Magazine

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/03/15/tokujin-yoshioka-transparent-mannequins-issey-miyake-exhibition-national-art-center-tokyo/

 

Issey Miyake Exhibition at National Art Center in Tokyo

Forty-five years of innovative fashion and design by Issey Miyake are on display, promising an "unprecedented" insight into the fashion designer's career from 1970 to today. Miyake, 77, is best known for his origami-like garments, technological development of textiles and unique approach to fashion. From the brand statement, "Miyake has always explored the relationship between a piece of cloth and the body, and the space that is created as a result, unrestricted by any existing framework… he persistently undertakes research and development to create clothing that combines both innovation and comfort."

Source: dezeen magazine

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/03/16/the-work-of-miyake-issey-exhibition-opens-tokyo/

 

“Forest of Light” installation by Sou Fujimoto

Sou Fujimoto unveils “Forest of Light” installation for COS during Milan Salone del Mobile 2016

Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has used spotlights, mirrors and specially composed sounds to create “Forest of Light”. The installation explores the concepts of interaction and perspective and is hosted within the cinema arts building dating back to the 1930s. using dynamic sound and light, the dark space is illuminated by tall cones that simultaneously interact with visitors’ movements.

The architect – known for his his gridded and latticed architectural structures – chose not to include any physical objects, and instead opted to use "only light" due to the short time period for the installation."The reason why we finally didn't use any physical things – only light – is kind of a representation of a really short moment," he said. "It happens there, and then it's gone without anything left."

Source: 

Dezeen.com

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/12/video-sou-fujimoto-forest-of-light-for-cos-milan-design-week-2016-movie/

“Silken Reverie” lensed by Alvaro Beamud Cortés

Alvaro Beamud Cortés has two lives that intersect often, such as the stories he tells through his fashion photography and his passion for travel. Alvaro’s eye for detail has enable him to convey beauty, style and a fresh point of view. 

Source: 

Men's Folio

http://mf.inluxe.cn/silken-reverie-dolce-gabbana-fall-2012-loungewear/

Photography: Alvaro Beamud Cortes courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 Loungewear
Art Direction & Styling: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
Models: Fei Wang, Hao Yun Xiang, Jerry Fu, Jae Yoo, Rock (Ji Huanbo) and Zhao Lei

"When The Lights Turn Out" lensed by Txema Yeste

Txema Yeste enters an exotic world of the unknown, to explore the secrets of China. Each image invites a theme of the extreme, portrayed with passion and the art of excess exploded. Designs set forth a decadence of display as sun bleeds through the windows and haute heat burns through the page. His stunning pictures are the combination of high-end technique, a sophisticated imaginary world and a perfectionist eye. 

 

Source: 

Numéro China June/July 2015

Txema Yeste

http://txemayeste.es/

http://txemayeste.es/when-the-lights-turn-out

http://fashioncow.com/2015/06/nastya-sten-by-txema-yeste-for-numero-china-junejuly-2015/

Stylist: Tim Lim

Model: Nastya Sten 

 

 

"East of Eden" lensed by Mert & Marcus

Revisited: “East of Eden” lensed by Mert & Marcus. The most radical statement of the season is also the most traditional. Don a kimono and let the drama unfold. -  W Magazine March 2013. 

Source: W Magazine. March 2013

http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2013/03/geisha-inspired-spring-fashion-ss/photos/slide/1

Styled by: Edward Enninful

Behind the Scene: 

http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2014/10/east-of-eden-edward-enninful-w-stories/

Models: Yumi Lambert, Xiao Wen, Ondria Hardin, Saskia De Brauw

 

"Go East" lensed by Steven Meisel

Revisited: “China: Through The Looking Glass”. In celebration of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition, Vogue explored Western pop culture’s depictions of China throughout film and fashion. The exhibition explores the impact of Chinese aesthetics on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. In this collaboration between The Costume Institute and the Department of Asian Art, high fashion is juxtaposed with Chinese costumes, paintings, porcelains, and other art, including films, to reveal enchanting reflections of Chinese imagery. Through the looking glass of fashion, designers conjoin disparate stylistic references into a pastiche of Chinese aesthetic and cultural traditions.

Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Arts 

http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2015/china-through-the-looking-glass

Vogue

http://www.vogue.com/slideshow/13255043/2015-met-costume-exhibit-china-through-the-looking-glass-dresses/

Model: Sun Sun Fei

"China Girls" lensed by Mert & Marcus

“China Girls”, a provocative 1920‘s inspired editorial from Interview magazine lensed by Mert & Marcus: fashion photography's reigning auteurs.  

Their photographs encompass a wide range of styles and influences. What they tend to have in common, besides a digitized glaze, is a fascination with a certain kind of woman. “A woman that’s quite sexually charged, confident, not too over the top… women with a meaning, a you-don’t-have-to-talk-or-move-too-much-to-tell-who-you-are kind of woman… Even if the subject is innocence, I like to see something powerful” - Mert and Marcus

Source: 

https://models.com/work/interview-by-china-girls

http://www.fordmodelsblog.com/editorials/tao-okamoto-crystal-renn-interview-march-2011/

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2004/09/27/the-shoot

 

Models: Tao Okamoto, Fei Fei Sun, Kristina Salinovic, Crystal Renn

 

 

"Maximum Bandra" lensed by Bharat Sikka

On the rise: India has entered a new state of existence – spirited, spunky and raring to go. It’s where the winds of change blow strongest – but not at the risk of uprooting traditions. Bharat Sikka captured the Indian beauty in Bandra, an electric pocket of cool in the heart of Mumbai, where the heritage and the hipster come together in a magical tableau.

Source:

Bharat Sikka  http://www.bharatsikka.com/

Vogue India 

Model: Bhumika Arora

 

"Beyond Borders" by Ruven Afanador

Ruven Afanador, a photographer of limitless imagination, powerful vision and profound sense of self. His work is distinguished by an opulent classicism nuanced by an irreverent point of view. His idiosyncratic visual language is informed by the fierce emotion and lavish style of his Latin American heritage, filtered by an exquisitely mannered elegance saturated with singular erotic charge.

Source:

Ruven Afanador http://ruvenafanador.com/

Vogue India Feb 2016

Model: Bhumika Arora

"Emperor" lensed by Kenneth Lam

Having lived in both the East and West and inspired by aesthetic, social and cultural contrasts… I always get inspired by a location then it follows with culture, heritage and life itself. I like creating images which say something about myself or someone else. - Kenneth Lam

Source: 

Kenneth Lam, SCMP (South China Morning Post)

http://www.kenneth-lam.com/

http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion-luxury/article/1931423/fashion-shoot-push-boundaries-oriental

Model: Anthony Thornburg

Love in Tibet lensed by Yin Chao

Yin Chao thinks photography is not only his work and passion, but through the photography he can express all sorts of attitudes, from fashion and lifestyle, to affection, love and friendship... He makes each shoot a memorable experience, skillfully capturing the ambience and integral elements of each live situation made available to him.

Source: 

Marie Clair China October 2015

http://www.superyinchao.com/#/yinchao

http://models.com/work/marie-claire-china-born-for-love---in-tibet/425511

 

Model: Meng Zheng

Seven Days in Tibet lensed by Nicoline Patricia Malina

Her photographic aesthetic is distinctive; rich colors and impeccable sense of details dominate the scene, combined with raw and cinematic black and white. From natural landscape to a tiny hotel rooms, she makes them all appear as if they are sets which have been specifically constructed for the shoot taking place. Seven Days in Tibet for Harper's Bazaar Indonesia.

Source: http://venue.vze.com, Harper's Bazaar Indonesia

Model: Zhang Fan

China Life Story lensed by Matthieu Belin

Fashion Story in Kashgar, China

Photographer Matthieu Belin in collaboration with 生活 China Life Magazine have created this project which intends to bring fashion out of the studio to revive the authentic colors of China and its diversity. Through these stories across symbolic and distinctive locations, he explores China in its various landscapes and cityscapes in sensual and emotional fashion photographic fictions. Models evolve as a living art form embodying emotions in relation to realistic Chinese sceneries, defining an artistic and poetic interpretation of a Chinese contemporary dramaturgy.

Source:  

www/creativeboom.com

www.matthieubelin.com