Vintage Ventures the adventures of a vintage soul…

This was my first full-scale vintage photography project. I wanted to capture a visual language that melded the vintage feel of art nouveau with the more modern concept of photography. During the days before the shoot I looked over a few portraits of Marilyn Monroe. Perhaps this was an influence, too. I love the feel and look old films and old paintings as well as modern art. I think the shoot was a mix of that and the fact every time you open your eyes you’ve got a new situation which can inspire you, in its own way. I think you have to build up a connection with the model and create a special atmosphere between you and the model. It helps a lot when the model is able to forget she’s on a photoshoot and can relax.

Vicki Valencourt “The Rebel”

Erica E. Frank “The Sensual”

Rachel Jordan “The Unique”

It was quite cool experience cause I’ve never done nothing like this before in such a big way.

So take the time out and enjoy “Vintage Ventures”.

…the adventures of a vintage soul

Photographer - Charles Andre Thomas @MrCreatistic
Styling – London Alyse @LondonAlyse
Hair/Makeup - Tinaya Weems @MakeupByTinaya
Models – Vicki Valencourt @VitaminViVi -Erica E. Frank @YooEFRANK -Rachel Jordan @boujee_mauree
Designers – Veronica Ariel @iamsocialite -Demis Emmir @DEMISEMMIR

There’s a new label to watch out for when looking for a tees that make a statement. Black Collection, by Reggie Black (@iamreggieblack), consists of well cut basics that are an expression of one’s own personality. The Black Collection consists of The Individual Campaign and The Raw Series. Their main goal is to create and coin a new approach to branding.

In 2009, BLACK Collection launched the cornerstone of their brand “The INDIVIDUAL Campaign”. With the intentions, and goal to inspire, motivate, and encourage everyday citizens to channel their inner gifts, talents, and beliefs without validation from others. The INDIVIDUAL Campaign has also serves an outlet that has allowed us to create a series of INDIVIDUAL products, serve as a platform for college students to create campaigns on various campuses along the East Coast, and express their creativity.

The Raw Series is a collaboration with Ashley Brielle that has no reservations, and is not for the easily offended. This collection provides quality and comfort to unconventional fashion, while getting one’s point across.

Check out the Black Collection’s Ad commercials & Tumblr:

Individuality Lives commercial http://vimeo.com/8682255

Spring/ Summer ’09 commercial http://vimeo.com/5133828

Individual trailer http://vimeo.com/6172609

http://blackcollection.tumblr.com

http://theartofindividuality.tumblr.com

THERE IS ONLY TWO WORDS TO DESCRIBE OSCAR DE LA RENTA’S COLLECTION…. “ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!”

CHECK OUT THE PICS…..

To see more haute fashion like this check out: KeairaMonique.com

August Alexander, created by fashion designer Courtney Alexander Russell, is a luxury clothing line for both women and men. The term August is defined by “power, nobility, and a state of being majestic” while Alexander is the designer’s middle name. The fashion label was created as a form of expression to those who must express themselves in a manner that is confident,sensual and distinct.

The August Alexander collection addresses the needs of individuals who enjoy high style couture in unique vintage ready-to-wear pieces. Clothing that is inspired by the unordinary and is a departure from the status quo…Collections that are original not conventional, fashionable not passé, timeless and not defined by any given moment.

… this is the essence of August Alexander.

The First Lady Collection will be available in department stores and boutiques for Spring 2012.

For inquiries regarding store locations please email[email protected]

To preview the First Lady Collection and view the fashion show visitwww.Augustalexander.com