Finding Neverland: A Fashion Editorial
Photography by Eric Acquaye for Kodd Magazine
Finding Neverland
Photography & Direction: Eric Acquaye
Wardrobe: Sylvio Kovacic
Makeup: Fanny Caudet
Model: Sema Tawi
Identity Crisis: A Fashion Editorial
Photography by Eric Acquaye
Photographer & Stylist: Eric Acquaye
Makeup Artist: Sheryl Lawrence
Hair Stylist: Laura Boland
Model: Autumn J
Hommes en Monochrome: A Fashion Editorial
Photography by Eric Acquaye
HOMMES EN MONOCHROME
Photographer: Eric Acquaye
Stylist: Omar Campbell
Grooming: Mandrill Hardge
Models: Adam and Craig (RED Models)
Gustav Von Aschenbach: A New Line by Robert Geller
This season a designer we know and love decided to introduce something new to the world. Robert Geller unveiled his new line entitled, Gustav Von Aschenbach. Personally I think it’s kind of a mouth full of a name for a clothing line, but Robert said he named it after a character from one of his favorite childhood books, so I suppose it includes a level of nostalgia for him.
Regardless of the name, it’s the clothes that stand out here. Pretty different from his namesake line, this one has a more casual, baggy silhouette. I think the goal was to produce something that was a little more diverse and ready to wear. It’s also priced significantly lower than his other line, making it a bit more accessible to the public.
The presentation itself was what really got my attention though. Starting with the casting- we all know that diversity hasn’t always been embraced in fashion, but lately I’ve been noticing a lot of designers casting more diverse and interesting young models in their shows. At this particular show, Geller’s choice to cast all black models brought a smile to my face. It’s not something you see often especially when the designer isn’t a person of color. I’m not sure if the choice was made to make the clothes look more urban and cool, but in all honesty I don’t care. I’m just happy to see more of these young models getting booked.
Aside from the cool casting choice, the set was interesting to me as well. Each model was placed in front of a solid color door. Each door matching the color of their garment and representing one of five colors that made up the palette for the whole collection. Overall I thought the presentation was clean and cool. I didn’t love all the color choices, but I think there were some pieces in there for everyone. I’m looking forward to seeing where this new line goes for Geller and if it will match the success that we all know he is capable of.
Men's Fashion Week: The Message Behind the Message
I recently wrapped up what is now basically known as “fashion month” here in New York City. I started with the men’s week, which is a fairly newer installation in the process. Men’s and women’s used to showcase side-by-side, but curators in the past couple of years have decided to separate menswear, giving those designers their own time to shine! You can imagine the excitement from menswear enthusiasts like myself. However this season we saw something even more interesting then your usual collections. A lot of designers used this opportunity to say something more with their work. Given all the political controversy in this country currently, a few designers used this as a chance to take a stand against the current administration and give voice to those that currently need it. I think that art and politics have a special bond and I really enjoyed watching artists like Robert James and Ricardo Seco use their work to stand up for something they believe in.
