The Harper’s Bazaar Singapore 'Model Citizen' editorial has a subtle athletic influence. Shot in a warehouse that has been converted into a bare-boned gym, the photo shoot is gritty and raw; the fashion, on the other hand, is decidedly not. Aside from the occasional sporty accessory, the outfits are clean, sophisticated and feminine.
Shot by Australian-born, New York-based photographer Simon Upton, the Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Model Citizen editorial is set to appear in the magazine's March 2012 issue. Styled by Kenneth Goh, the cover shoot combines form-fitting dresses with football-like shoulder pads, sleek shorts with rolled-up sleeve tees and leather pants with boxer handwraps.
The Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Model Citizen editorial stars supermodel Christy Turlington, who sports a short bob and red lips.
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Harper's Bazaar Singapore 'Model Citizen' Stars Christy Turlingt
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