MSF X VIO X STUDIO MAJÈRE EDITORIAL
For our first editorial in the new studio space, we collaborated with Vio (talent) and Lisa Wild (photographer).
Besides being an incredible model and a kind person, Vio is also a sick nail artist. As soon as the initial idea for the shoot appeared, she immediately came to mind. It was a creative collaboration from beginning to end, with the shoot taking place in Mitte on a Monday. Wild, right?
Studio MAJERE, a Berlin-based slow fashion brand, was kind to lend us some pieces from their latest collection, shown in the first week of July, during Berlin Fashion Week.
With our collection, we want to reframe this concept of "sin," particularly the sexual elements, and set it in a positive light, emphasizing sexual empowerment as an integral part of the human experience -studio MAJÈRE
'In the painting, sex is metaphorically represented through “riding.” In the central panel, "The Garden of Earthly Delights," humans ride various animals in a large circle. We translated this metaphor into our designs by incorporating snaffle bits, which can also be seen used as a bag handle in the images from the shoot.' -studio MAJÈRE
'The fusion of animal and human elements in Bosch’s work inspired us to primarily use natural materials. Sourcing these materials responsibly is crucial, especially when it comes to leather, fur, and silk. We obtained our leathers and silks mostly from industrial remnants and our antlers, snaffle bits, and goat and sheep fur from eBay (they should really sponsor us at this point!).' -studio MAJÈRE
Vio collected textile scraps (‘trash, pieces of fabric from the floor, something from the table’) from xdaugter7000, a textile duo, to make the nails for the shoot.
CREDITS
Creative Direction/Producers: Matthew Botakis, Mckenzie Tingey (@msf.mag)
Concept: Matthew Botakis, Mckenzie Tingey (@msf.mag)
Photography: Lisa Wild (@lamlisawild)
Model: Vio (@i_do_my_grocery)
Nail Art: Gonzo Nails (Vio) (@gonzo_nails)
Hair: Matthew Botakis (@mttbtks)
MUA: Mckenzie Tingey (@_mknzi)
Stylists: MSF (@msf.mag) Lisa Wild (@lamlisawild)
Assistants: Cherry Topia (@cherry.topia) Luka Mahmuljin Udovičić (@lukaudovicic) Ruben Zerbib (@rubyh8u)
Designer: Studio MAJÈRE (@studio.majere)
Art direction : MSF (@msf.mag) Lisa Wild (@lamlisawild)
Styling
Dress: Studio MAJÈRE (@studio.majere)
Shoes: Studio MAJÈRE (@studio.majere)
Bag: Studio MAJÈRE (@studio.majere)
Hat: model's own
Trousers: stylist's own
SOURCES
"Details from Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights (ca. 1500)." The Public Domain Review, 9 Aug. 2016, https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/details-from-bosch-s-garden-of-earthly-delights-ca-1500/. Accessed 22 July 2024.
Wikipedia contributors. "The Garden of Earthly Delights." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 21 Feb. 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garden_of_Earthly_Delights#/media/File:The_Garden_of_earthly_delights.jpg. Accessed 22 July 2024.
Alexander, Ella. "Life Lessons from Dolly Parton: What Would Dolly Do?" Harper's Bazaar, 19 Jan. 2021, https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/people-parties/people-and-parties/news/a26180/dolly-parton-quotes/. Accessed 22 July 2024