FASHION EDITORIAL ANALYSIS: Magazine: French, Numéro #140 February 2013

JULIA FRAUCHE AND DANIELA BRAGA ARE ‘BLOOD SISTERS’ FOR NUMÉRO #140 BY SEBASTIAN KIM

POSTMagazine: French, Numéro #140 February 2013

“Blood Sisters”

Designers: Lanvin, Givenchy, Prada and Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbanna, Christian Louboutin, Burberry Prosum, Valentino, Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier, Emporio Armani, House of Harlot, Lanvin, Albert Zuger, Alexis Bitter, Laruicci

Designer Status: Ready-To-Wear~~Pret-a-Porter~~

 Photographer: Sebastian Kim… name sounds familiar.

 Styled By: Fashion editor, Charles Vareene

Model’s Features: Julia Frauche: Long-Defined Legs, defined cheek-bones, ashy-blonde hair, gray-blue eyes, full-lips, 5’10”, Dress SZ.=(US) 6; (EU) 36

 Model’s Features: Daniela Braga: Dark-wavy-long-hair, Tan-brown-skin, big brown eyes, luscious-full-lips, Filled-full-cheeks    …I have not heard of these models, but did research them after viewing the editorial.

 Story/Concept:  Good VS. Evilà(White VS. Black, EX. Spiders (on cuff) VS. Flowers (on structured suit), Sleek-Modern Approachà(Modern-Wire-Crinoline + Structured-Garments, Geometric shapes, & Shinny Fabrics,) Vampire/Blood-Sucking embodiment, Sex-AppealàSisters +“Girl on Girl,” + SexyàLow-Cut-V-Neck-lines + Vivid Skin Shown, VS. ConservativeàHigh-Neck-lines & Longer-Sleeves,

Also… Theme/Story gives…

Locked-Up Incarnation persuasionà Mental-Hospital…EX: Metal-Chokersà(White Cushioned Walls +Cracked-Fading-Blue Walls & Junky Bed.

 References: TitleàBlood-Sisters refers to sympathetic magic wished upon by female-friends in hopes to become “actual” blood sisters—Blood Sisters cast the spell with the ceremonial ritual-- mingling one another’s blood into one each others blood-stream…

 ReligiousàSatanàSinful Eyes. EX. The Passion of the Christ film perhaps…

 Muse/Icon: Vampireàdue to make-up;

 Circle/Cone-Bra inspired byàMadonna perhaps…?

Props: Old-Wooden-Rocking Chair, Junky Bed, White-Wooden Table in background, & Old-Fashioned/Vintage Bath-Tub.

 Location: Several Different Shots in Studio… FlooràTiled & Wood, Background Wallsà(White Cushioned Walls +Cracked-Fading-Blue Walls & polished-slate-blue walls.

 Concept W/Location: Genius concept with location + Images +Props. Tells a story, yet makes your imagination run wild.

 How Do the Colors & Textures Interact With the Garments: The White, Black & Gold Together have a Twisted Perspective…each tells a narrative story.

The bulky belts; Featured-Black; White

are Repetitive-à& cushion squared background.

The Wired-Crinoline & Barred-Bed &Strappy-Heals=Similar/Same Idea/concept~

 Make-UP & Hair Style: Dark OutfitàBlack Nail-Polish, Dark-Lips & Liner=Well-Done, Sleek-Hair-Back=More Masculineà(Goes W/ her attitude/Hierarchy of Scale Portrayed in Shots. EX.à(Her Standing over gal in White, Holding-her, ETC.)                                                                The Long-Curled-Wavy Hair & Romantic Make-Up (High-Lighted-lids, blushed-cheeks, natural-nails) harmonizes the Innocent roll portrayed by the girl represented in the white.

 Color or Black & White: Color

 Type of mood/lighting, Tones: Cool Tones, Mysterious/Dark/Sexy Mood, High-Definition, & Balanced light mostly throughout with Enhanced-Focal-Highlights

Types of Accessories: Big Cuffs & Rings; (Gold & Silver), Spider Bangle, Statement-Oversized Belts; (Black & White), Strappy Heals…Accessorized Pieces Truly Make Story/ Theme Come Alive!

How do they match the garments and concept? Spider Cuff Goes with Evil theme, hooded cloak on-top of model against bed-reminds me of satin, Spiked Rings/Cuffs=Edgy & more “Bad-ass,” Crinoline dress=cage-like which goes with perception of the mental institute & being “locked in”, more Subtle jewelry for more innocent portrayed girl in white outfit.

 Choice of garments: Fabulous---Great with theme idea!! Head-To-ToE-àeach model truly plays her character because of the attire & accessories chosen garments/styles, image, fashion-forward, flattering, ETC.

v Proportions in the silhouette: Structured & Fitted, Oversized-Sleeves & Fitted-Sleeves, High & Low Necklines, thigh-high-hem-lengths-sexy & 21^st century, Even Silhouettes proportions. Necklines go with models portrayed charactersàSexy/naughty VS. Nice/Sweet,

v Colors & patterns, the way the clothes are worn:

v Repetitive lines—moving to the eye

v Very Accessorized, Belted, V-Neck W/Shoulder-Pads Tucked into Sleek-Shinny Pants, Mix of Separates, Dresses & a Skirt + Leotard.

v Style presented: Extremely Eye-Catching/Memorizing, Modern-Cutting-Edge, Fashion Forward, Narrative/Innovative, and sexy.

v Is this editorial trendy, or plays with a more personal point of view from the Artistic team?            The Editorial plays a more personal & innovative script than being “trendy”, However, Certain pieces can be considered trendy; EX. -The spiked cuffs & rings, as well as the Shinny-Black-Pants. Also, the whole “blood-sistersàvampire theme has been an on going trend with-in the Media.