The Elle UK August 2014 Kai Z Feng Texture Riot editorial displays an assortment of fabrics via the fashion pairings of editor Anne-Marie Curtis. Photographer Feng captured each piece with a specific knack for the display of varying consistencies, showcasing the beauty of unique materials and their effect upon ensembles.
Amid the targeted textures were light feathers, firm beads, velvety silk and plush nylon. Models Irina Kulikova, Franzi Mueller, Zen, Ragnhild and Josefin Gustafsson sported the apparel, mixing varying cloths with one another while on camera.
Make up artist Naoko Scintu stuck to basic, muted palettes. This made the women appear remarkably natural while drawing even more attention to Curtis' proclivity for pairing different textiles together in the same outfits.
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