05 Aug Less Is More: A Stylish and Progressive Expression of Minimalism
The most important element of the shoot is the inherent celebration of ‘less’. Many readers have come to expect extravagance and overly complicated sets for editorial fashion shoots; heavily ornamented outfits; over-the-top hair and makeup. It can overpower our senses. It can overload the brain. Sometimes we need to cleanse the palate; that was the uniqueness of this shoot.
This story was a celebration of minimalism, that beautiful artistic genre that some of my favorites (Stella, Morris and Anne Truitt) made their own. Meanwhile, in music, minimalism is a call for repetition and iteration, uncomplicated, yet pleasing. By definition, minimalism is synonymous with that which is spare or stripped to its essentials. With barely-there makeup, highlighting the model’s enchanting eyes, and decked in simple black and white, Cumberbatch succeeded at creating layers that are not visible to the simple eye. These shots require attention to the details. It may all seem bare, but these fabrics begged to be touched. Bravo.
TALENTS:
Fashion Director / Photographer: Tania Quintanilla
Stylists: Graham Cumberbatch
Model: Lejla Camdzic
Makeup: Nisa Nicole
Hair: Ted Sabol-Williams
Black Dress by Rachel Comey ($442; Valentines Too). Black Tights by Rare Trends ($85). Black Sandals by Rachel Comey ($465; Valentines Too). Brass Ring by Eliza Page ($78; Eliza Paige). Bracestone Bronze Bracelet by Eliza Page ($385; Eliza Paige).
Black Ribbon Necklace ($76; Eliza Page). Tuxedo Dress by Marc Jacobs ($460; Luxe Apothetique).
Black Woven Leather Jacket by Robert Rodriguez ($2,385; Valentine’s Too). Black and White ALC ($325; Valentine’s Too). Black Studded Sandals by Sigerson Morrison ($395; Valentine’s Too). Black and White Pleated skirt ($85; Luxe Apothetique).
Black Pencil Skirt by Milly ($325; Valentines Too). White Cropped Bolero Jacket by Milly ($325; Valentines Too). Canister Pendant Necklace by Eddie Borgo ($300; Valentines Too).
White Linen Top by Elle Sasson ($315; Valentines Too). White Scalloped Shorts by Line and Dot ($92; Luxe Apothetique). White Kuba Jacket by Robert Rodriguez ($895; Valentines Too). White Linen Sweater by Olive & Oak ($59; Luxe Apothetique). Lapis and Agate Earrings by Fail ($70; Eliza Paige).
This story was originally published in the 2014 Summer Issue of VETTA Magazine.
