The models in the Melissa Rodwell Chapel series are perfectly brooding and unequivocally sensual. The dim, candle-lit setting adds to the mysterious feel of this shoot. Black tulle, veils, rosaries and dark makeup exemplify gothic glamour.
The religious backdrop is both startling and innovative. I especially love the reflection of stained glass windows and the use of crucifixes’ and church alter to project the setting. The Melissa Rodwell Chapel editorial emotes a dark, macabre mood.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Brooding Gothic Fashion
- Create fashion lines that embrace dark, macabre aesthetics with black tulle, veils, and dark makeup.
- Innovative Set Designs
- Experiment with incorporating religious backdrops, stained glass windows, and church altars into editorial or fashion shoots.
- Gothic Glamour Photography
- Explore the use of dim, candle-lit settings and brooding models to capture an air of mystery and sensuality.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Design
- Design and produce fashion collections inspired by gothic aesthetics and the macabre.
- Set Design
- Collaborate with photographers and designers to create innovative and immersive set designs for editorial or fashion shoots.
- Photography
- Experiment with capturing gothic glamour and sensual aesthetics in fashion photography through unique lighting and composition techniques.
