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Hedonic Captive Photography

This An Le Astonish Magazine Editorial Features Strange Scenes

— October 5, 2011 — Fashion
This An Le Astonish magazine editorial for the publication's issue #1 is truly remarkable. Aptly titled 'Love, Lust and the bastard called Desire,' this disturbing and sensual shoot by photographer An Le features a group of scantily clad women holding a scantily clad man hostage.

The shoot features models Cole Whitworth, Alexander Graudins, Caroline McElhinny, Amanda Rose Gilbert and Nikita M'Bouroukound. Graudins is the victim here: at one point he is bound to what looks like a steel table; at another he is positioned between the legs of one the female models while wearing a gas mask.

The very odd An Le Astonish magazine shoot showcases designs by April Johnston, including a black, very sharp-shouldered jacket and an asymmetrically cut tube dress with a cascading chiffon tail. Hair and makeup for the shoot was done by Wade Calhoun and Amanda Rose Gilbert.
Trend Themes
1. Captive Photography - Captive photography, which captures models in strange, surreal or uncomfortable situations, creates a unique visual experience that pushes boundaries and stimulates audiences.
2. Disturbing Editorial Shoots - Disturbing editorial photo shoots that offer a new take on fashion photography, challenge societal norms, and spark conversation are gaining popularity among high-concept fashion magazines like An Le Astonish.
3. Sadomasochistic Fashion - Sadomasochistic fashion that mixes themes of bondage and fetishism is becoming more mainstream as high-end designers work to push boundaries and shock audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Photography - The fashion photography industry has an opportunity to produce more thought-provoking, visually stunning editorial shoots that offer new perspectives on fashion, beauty, and society
2. High-concept Fashion Magazines - High-concept fashion magazines like An Le Astonish have an opportunity to create more boundary-pushing editorial content that challenges societal norms and sparks conversation
3. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion designers and brands have an opportunity to mix sadomasochistic themes with mainstream fashion to create edgier, more provocative collections that capture consumer attention.
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