The CR Fashion Book Online June 2014 The Greyest Gardens editorial is directly reminiscent of images that would would most likely associate with the pages of the Secret Garden. Photographer Alice Rosati captured models Charlie Bredal and Gemma Refoufi before foliage and flowers, all of which were dimly lit.
There is a certain mysterious quality that abounds The Greyest Gardens photoshoot. Although Bredal and Refoufi are found smiling and sun tanning, dark and all-black backdrops make the production appear haunting.
Stylist Michaela Dosamanates added more playful elements to these otherwise mystifying snapshots. Bright pink head scarves were paired with funky fur jackets, billowing 1970s style pants, thick belts and shimmering skirts. Together the pieces came across as funky and certainly high end.
What's Driving This Trend
- Mysterious Garden Editorials
- Exploring the use of dim lighting and haunting backdrops in fashion editorials inspired by the Secret Garden.
- Playful Fashion Combinations
- Incorporating bright head scarves, fur jackets, 70s style pants, belts, and shimmering skirts for a funky and high-end look.
- Outdoor Photoshoots
- Taking fashion photography outside and utilizing foliage and flowers as unique backdrops.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Photography
- Exploring innovative ways to create captivating and mysterious fashion editorials through the use of unique lighting and outdoor settings.
- Fashion Styling
- Experimenting with playful combinations of clothing and accessories to create funky and high-end fashion looks.
- Luxury Fashion
- Capitalizing on the demand for high-end fashion pieces and accessories that invoke a sense of mystery and allure.
