Toast Catalogue Photography

I have been saddened recently by the lack of Toast catalogues to be dropped through my letter box. I have always found great joy in tearing open the cellophane wrapping and flipping through the pages to discover what lies beneath. The photography always whisks me away to foreign lands on marvellous adventures filled with endless possibilities. I have just caught up with the last couple of months worth and as always I am blissfully delighted. The dappled light, summer palettes, stunning styling and intriguing locations have drawn me in once again.

Flowers Bloom by Zhang Jingna

This is such a great shoot. The floral set and the delicate and intricate movements of the model work so well together.

Photography: Zhang Jingna
Stylist: Phuong My

Model: Kwak Ji Young @ Wilhelmina

Set Design: Phuong My & Zhang Jingna

'Un Weekend' Vogue Paris May 2014

In the weeks advancing towards the beautiful but short lived summers of the UK I begin to go a little crazy for shoots like this which capture the warm light of a summer sunset. This shoot in particular tells such a great story and really makes me long to be involved. I like the play of masculine and feminine styling in the shoot and the slightly oversized tailoring gives me a chilled anachronistic vibe.

Publication: Vogue Paris

Photographer: Mikael Jansson

Fashion Editor: Anastasia Barbieri

'Perfectly Pastel' Cosmo Australia Photographed by Nick Scott

Photos from: http://www.fashiongonerogue.com

'Work Hard And Be Nice To People' ID Magazine

This might seem a little out of context in the months of Spring but I love the overall vibe of this shoot. The monochrome wardrobe palette works well against the concrete backdrop. I like the way that the use of geometric shadows mimics beautifully the garments not to mention the juxtaposing role played by the clouds. Of course I also love the androgynous tailoring and the hair styling too.

Photographer: Richard Bush

MÜNN Autumn/Winter 2014 Lookbook

'Claws' by Lauretta Suter

Cords, Socks, Sandals and a cat. 

'Five Hundred Days of Summer' by Regan Cameron - Harpers Bazaar May 14

Hans Silvester - Hermes SS14 Campaign

I have always loved the photography of Hans Silvester whose exploration of our world always captures the most intimate and enigmatic of natural phenomena. I was extremely delighted to find his amazonian shoot for the Hermes campaign. I love the mysterious and tranquil feel of the shoot with the solitary figures appearing truly at one with their oily green and blue surroundings. As with past photographs by Silvester these photographs create a feeling of discovery. It is as if we have just happened across an unknown tribe stunningly decorated to mimic their environment. What an exciting shoot!

Haider Ackermann Autumn/Winter 2014

'La Fille de l'Ouest'

Elle France January 2014

'Defy circumstances and live with Joie De Vivre'

The Society of Elegant Persons of the Congo better known as the Sapeurs are blue collar workers who dedicate their free time to eccentric fashion. The Sapeurs live with the positive belief of putting more in, to get more out. These men have chosen to not be defined by occupation or wealth but by respect and a representation of their creativity and style. Their choice of colours and cuts is so bold and mimics the vibrance of their characters. This story of the transformation from a 'working man' to a sartorial butterfly is incredibly inspirational but even more so is the emphasis on the importance of the integrity and mentality of the man beneath the clothes. The 'Joie De Vivre' nature of the Sapeurs is infectious and I smile every time I see this advert.

Isa Arfen Autumn/Winter 2013

Great shapes, tactile fabrics and a serene palette.

Photos from: http://isaarfen.com/

Night Moves

Photographer: James Ryang

I just love the soft lighting and the blue and sepia tones of this shoot.

Elie Saab - Spring Summer 14

Elie Saab has brought a touch of the feminine to my blog this morning which is somewhat of a rare occurrence. I truly adore the journey that this collection takes us on as we follow the Ellie Saab woman from a pure youth at the beginning to a sultry, gothic woman by the end. I found it hard to pick my favourites from the collection but my number one has to be the white and floral jumpsuit. It has such an elegant gown like air to it that you almost forget it isn't a dress and I'm sure that I haven't seen a jumpsuit like this before.

Photos from: www.vogue.co.uk