Fashion as a Vessel
Up Magazine Cover & Editorial
In short
a curated photoshoot for an UP Magazine Editorial
Client
Up Magazine
Services
Completed
October 5, 2020
"Fashion as a Vessel" draws inspiration from early methods of transportation that transformed history, enabling global commerce, exploration, and discovery. This editorial seeks to celebrate the spirit of adventure and the idea that clothing can serve as a representation of one's identity and heritage. The photoshoot is set in an open field in Oxford, Ohio, symbolizing the vast possibilities and untamed spirit of exploration.
"Fashion is entangled with our constructions and reconstructions of identity and how we represent within our lives."
The photoshoot revolves around capturing the models as modern-day adventurers exploring the open field of Oxford, Ohio. The large piece of fishing net in the background serves as a symbolic reminder of the vessels that facilitated exploration and the global exchange of cultures and goods.
The first model exudes an air of confident elegance with a burnt orange shiny leather blazer jacket. The jacket's lustrous finish reflects the glimmer of hope that early explorers carried in their hearts as they embarked on their journeys. The blazer has a tailored silhouette, emphasizing a sense of sophistication while remaining practical for an adventurous spirit.
The second model embodies the spirit of resilience and strength with an army green leather button-down dress. The dress combines elements of military-inspired design with the softness of leather, symbolizing the balance between the harsh realities of the past and the beauty of discovery.
