'Chola Girl' is a recent series by photographer Ashley Champaigne, art director Nicola Gavins and typographer Nathan Marshal. Of course, the series wouldn't be complete without its muse and this role is performed by Model Steph Del Abla (Mode Models) who plays a 'Chola' girl.
Chola girls is a named applied to female gangsters, usually in latino neighborhoods of major American cities. Though this subject is decidedly risque, the series is still quite elegant. This is no doubt due to Champaigne's keen eye as a photographer as well as Marshal's tasteful styling decisions.
Many of the shots actually stray away from the Chola girl look and adopt simply a straight ahead fashion editorial approach. Though these are not as punchy as the others, they are beautiful.
What's Driving This Trend
- Chola Girl Fashion
- Opportunities for fashion designers to incorporate 'Chola Girl' fashion into mainstream fashion.
- Latino Gangster Aesthetic
- Potential for filmmakers and TV producers to explore the Latino gangster aesthetic in new ways.
- Elegant Risque Photography
- Emerging photographers can explore elegant ways to portray risque subject matter, such as the 'Chola Girl' series.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can explore incorporating 'Chola Girl' fashion into their designs.
- Film and TV
- Film and TV industry can explore the Latino gangster aesthetic in new and innovative ways.
- Photography
- Emerging photographers could incorporate the idea of elegant risque photography into their portfolios.
