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This Italian Vogue editorial from October 2008, shot by Greg Lotus, in my opinion has been based on this 'Black Widow' look that can be very feminine but firm at the same time, making it very interesting. The models are dressed in see-through black lace, chiffon, long evening gloves and parts of their faces are adorned with very elaborate and artistic paint. The photos have been shot in black and white adding this mysterious factor to this shoot. I find these photos edgy and very feministic. Each image seems to represent part of an intriguing and seductive story.
The make up is either very bold and acts almost like a massive statement and is rather out there, or in some photos it is hardly visible. I find this very interesting, how they played with the perception of the word 'Gothic'... and made it look glamours and feminine.
Make up wise, in the first photo we can see that the make up has a hint of pink, which automatically screams girly/playful/feminine... Then, we see this dark side which is the outfit, the pose, the hair. This contrast makes the photo so much more interesting! Also, half of her face looks like its decaying... She is holding an hourglass which could mean she is counting the days. There is many possible interpretations of this photo, which I think is very fascinating!
The second photo represents a grown woman who is also a bit edgy. Contrast- again. The hair she is wearing is very asymmetrical which combined with the pose of the model- adds some character to the photo. The make up is also very brave- dark eyes and lips. Not very feminine, but makes a statement. The very heavy looking necklace could represent her being able to carry all the wight on her shoulders because she is that confident in herself.
Photo number three is my personal favourite... The model looks like she is trying to almost blend with the texture of lace, hide behind it. Is she shy? Maybe... The way she is posing could support that assumption. She looks young, but also quite worried... But when you think young, you think reckless. This is what I find interesting in this photo... It puts too opposites together, and makes them look good by also emphasising things such as the make up.
In photo four I see a motherly figure. Pale, make up-less face, holding grapes... This adds a bit of an abstract element to the mood of this photo and makes you wonder what it could symbolise. In my opinion grapes have an interesting shape and colour and they also symbolise food, which at the start we get provided by our mothers. However, it has been made to look classy, feminine but it still sends the message!
I think these photos are very powerful and I absolutely adore the whole atmosphere that these outfits, make up and models create.
Make up wise, in the first photo we can see that the make up has a hint of pink, which automatically screams girly/playful/feminine... Then, we see this dark side which is the outfit, the pose, the hair. This contrast makes the photo so much more interesting! Also, half of her face looks like its decaying... She is holding an hourglass which could mean she is counting the days. There is many possible interpretations of this photo, which I think is very fascinating!
The second photo represents a grown woman who is also a bit edgy. Contrast- again. The hair she is wearing is very asymmetrical which combined with the pose of the model- adds some character to the photo. The make up is also very brave- dark eyes and lips. Not very feminine, but makes a statement. The very heavy looking necklace could represent her being able to carry all the wight on her shoulders because she is that confident in herself.
Photo number three is my personal favourite... The model looks like she is trying to almost blend with the texture of lace, hide behind it. Is she shy? Maybe... The way she is posing could support that assumption. She looks young, but also quite worried... But when you think young, you think reckless. This is what I find interesting in this photo... It puts too opposites together, and makes them look good by also emphasising things such as the make up.
In photo four I see a motherly figure. Pale, make up-less face, holding grapes... This adds a bit of an abstract element to the mood of this photo and makes you wonder what it could symbolise. In my opinion grapes have an interesting shape and colour and they also symbolise food, which at the start we get provided by our mothers. However, it has been made to look classy, feminine but it still sends the message!
I think these photos are very powerful and I absolutely adore the whole atmosphere that these outfits, make up and models create.
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