The Akomplice Summer 2012 lookbook showcases the style and vision behind the duo of this eccentric clothing retailer. Photographed in the picturesque deserts of Florianopolis, Brazil, by Gabriel Vanini, the series captures the artful and meditative quality behind this fashion collective.
Inspired by his recent trip to Abadiania, Brazil, co-founder Mike Smalls chose the rolling sand dunes for his half of the summer lookbook. Leaning towards a more simple and clean-cut aesthetic, Smalls' sublime series focuses on nomadic and portrait-like compositions. His partner Patrick Liberty's half of the lookbook features hard-hitting juxapositions, which compliment the simplistic style of Smalls.
The models are decked out in various Akomplice apparel items, with breezy woven shirts, lightweight jackets and summer shorts dominating the scene. Using quirky props like typewriters and exotic teapots, Smalls creates brilliant and eye-catching scenes for the Akomplice Summer 2012 lookbook.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Meditative Desert Photoshoots
- Exploring the trend of using desert landscapes for fashion photography, providing opportunities for brands to create visually striking and contemplative imagery.
- Nomadic Fashion Aesthetic
- Embracing a nomadic and portrait-like style in fashion photography, giving designers the chance to showcase clothing in unique and captivating ways.
- Simple and Clean-cut Aesthetics
- Highlighting the trend of minimalist fashion photography, allowing brands to focus on the effortless beauty of their designs.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Photography
- The fashion photography industry can harness the power of desert landscapes, nomadic aesthetics, and simple styles to create stunning visuals that capture the attention of consumers.
- Fashion Apparel
- Fashion apparel brands can adopt the nomadic fashion aesthetic, creating clothing that reflects a sense of wanderlust and adventure.
- Prop Design and Styling
- The prop design and styling industry can provide unique and eye-catching props for fashion photoshoots, enhancing the storytelling and visual appeal of the images.
