À la Mode: Jukka Suutari

15.8.15

Dīluēre

Verb

wash away - eliminate; "wash away all the differences"

It was so much fun to prep for this job! I wanted to have colourful and fun patterns .. My vision came to life when I got my hands on the Moschino Cheap and Chic stone age collection from one of my favourite boutique and online store North of the 42nd. They have amazing pieces and I was like a kid in a candy store pulling from this story!

Check out the story that got published online in Vulkan Magazine!

The story was captured by photographer Brandon Allen and the hair & make up master is Jukka from Plutino Group using Dior / FHI-tools.

Our beautiful models was Olie from Elmer Olsen and Ksenia from Sutherland Models.

Ksenia on the left

MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Stone Age Comic Dress from North of the 42nd

Bracelets, Made You Look New York Collection

Olie on the right

MOSCHINO Vintage tank top

MISSONI Skirt

MOSCHINO Shoe Leather Shoulder Bag from North of the 42nd

American Apparel Socks

MOSCHINO Pop Dress from North of the 42nd

Earrings from Made You Look New York Collection

MISSIONI Dress

McDonald necklace from Made You Look New York Collection

Saint Laurent Neon Heels

Olie on the left

Roberto Cavalli Padma Dress from North of the 42nd

Earrings from Made You Look New York Collection

Charlotte Olympia Pumps from North of the 42nd

Ksenia on the right

Clover Canyon Top from Hudson Bay

MOSCHINO Hanging Logomania Belt from North of the 42nd

MISSIONI Skirt

Lace-up booties, customized by myself

DSQUARED2 Mod Print Dress from North of the 42nd

American Apparel Socks

Kate Spade Clutch

Rings Stylist, customized by stylist

Via Spiga Black Heels

MISSIONI Dress

Bangles from Made You Look New York Collection

Resin Vintage Earring, Stylist Own

Kate Spade Clutch

CÉLINE Vintage Blouse

MOSCHINO Hanging Logomania Belt from North of the 42nd

VERSACE Pants

Photography : Brandon Edgar Allen
Styling : Marie-Eve Tremblay :)
Hair & Make up : Jukka Suutari
Photographer Assistant : Noel Araquel, Mikael Cosmo, Cody Walker

30.6.14

Tea dye fashion editorial

I truly LOVE doing creative photoshoot but I like to take my time and give it my best so I don’t do too many. But when the amazing Jukka Suutari contacted me to be part of ANHEDONIA, I couldn’t refuse!!

It was NOT going to be an easy job, It was a big shoot with 7 models, each needed a nude and a black look. Yep, 14 outfits in total.

My biggest challenge was that the 7 nude looks needed a lot of work.. Everything had to look worn, dirty and old!! AND since none of that is in stores.. I had to do it myself starting with white Fabric.

First I washed all the white fabric, shirts, tank tops, bras & underwear.

Then, I made A LOT of tea using about 40 tea bags! I added the tea and more boiling water in the sink where I had my fabric. I used black tea bags to have that instant brown vintage look and it gave me immediate results!

Once I was happy with the colour, I dried everything in the dryer at high heat setting to set the stain.

When dry, I sanded all the fabric, especially the edge using different sanding blocks. I used the fine 200-grit and even the corse 60-grit. Sometimes, I use my sanding machine! Depending on the area and the fabric type.

Since I wanted a dirty look, I added some dirt, movie dirt. I absolutely love aging garments and breaking down clothes. But for me, its like art and the fabric is like a blank canvas..

Finally, I bought 7 pairs of the cheapest heels I could find. I taped the sparkly outsole, the heels and I protected the inside. Then I spay painted with nude paint, sand the them up a bit and added some dirt! Voila! :)

The shoes in progress..

Some of my accessories:
1. Silver Cuff by Aimée Kennedy of Fine and Good
2. Chain Shrug by Hoda Menshari Designs
3. Crystal necklace & earrings by Nadia Werchola
4. Necklace & earrings by Green Bijou
5. Earring by Jen Day
6. Resin rings by ASHLEY WINNINGTON-BALL
7. Aluminum rings by Jules Roman
8. Custom rings and necklace by Marie-Eve Tremblay
Jewelry available at Made You Look