Stylists no. 4 - Nicola Formichetti

Nicola Formichetti has been amazing me with his work lately. Having established himself through his position as creative director at Dazed and Confused, he also fills the boots of fashion editor at Vogue Hommes Japan, V mag, Another magazine and Another Man. I am in awe of his styling work with men's fashion in particular - it really goes beyond the typical representation of male fashion and toward a less gender-stereotyped sensibility. His creative style is quite diverse but the use of props, accessories and makeup often play a large part, combined with photographic effects or location to make a complete and engaging story. I'm very much drawn to colourful things at the moment, especially in fashion photography, however his black and white work is also beautiful.
Here's a taste of some editorials, a whole lot more on his website www.nicolaformichetti.com

Stylists no. 3 - Michelle jank

ACNE Spring/Summer 2010 presentation - by Michelle Jank and Richard Brandon Cox
featuring art by Katerina Jebb at the Barbican Curve Gallery, London, music by Jonny Seymour and Paul Mac.

Originally from Perth, Michelle Jank now flits between Paris and Sydney, her work encompassing styling, her own jewellery and fashion designing, and now some video work. Making the clear link between art and fashion, this film for ACNE's 2010 summer range is set in a gallery and conveys a rather ethereal quality. I've also included a recent shoot she has styled with photographer Harold David, which is just beautiful for the monochromatic colour blocking (nude colours are so hot right now!) and the florally constructed eye mask. Dry australian bush meets mademoiselle.

 

 

http://linleeloves.blogspot.com/2010/02/when-michelle-jank-met-harold-david.html

Stylists no. 2 - Giovanna Battaglia

Image from Garance Doré

Giovanna Battaglia holds the post as Fashion Director of Vogue Gioiello and Vogue Pelle (the italian jewellery and fur-centric issues of Vogue). She favours theatrical compositions, with a definite influence from the cinema, particularly in her editorial styling for L'Uomo Vogue - you get a real sense of vintage italian films being invoked. I think her work in black and white is particularly good. Here are a few shots from various editorials:

Images from http://www.art-dept.com/styling/battaglia/index.html

Stylists no. 1 - Emmanuelle Alt

Picture by Garance Doré

This week I'll be looking at inspirational stylists as part of an inquiry into mentors:

As the Fashion Director at Vogue Paris, Emmanuelle Alt infuses chic parisienne style with a strong, assured female figure in her editorials, although her work is very diverse. She is Carine Roitfeld's right-hand lady, favours black, skinny trousers and leather jackets, seen predominantly in this shoot, which seems to me to epitomise her personal style, and the image of the powerful, capable woman - COMMANDO, Vogue Paris, March 2010. Photographed by David Sims, with Iselin Steiro modelling.

Images from models.com