We're beyond excited to be able to share this hauntingly beautiful shoot on Halloween.
This masterpiece shoot was the co-creation of Roxanne Parker, an incredibly talented stylist and photographer Gerry Balfe Smyth. The shoots focal point was on the incredible hair which was conceived by the Creative Team at Davey Davey. The hair stylists have shied away from the classic coiffed do's that could so easily have been paired with such an evocative shoot and have instead created tousled Art Nouveau tresses that are both classic and courageous.
Involving a large team of fabulous people who worked together to produce one of the most gorgeous shoots we've ever had the pleasure of being involved with.
I think you'll agree they are reminiscent of decadent portraiture from a bygone age which is exactly what Roxanne and Gerry were hoping to capture. Indeed, Roxanne's concept was inspired by her years from childhood wandering through art galleries and this love of great art has grown with her as she has made it her mission to visit as many galleries as she can on her travels. The influences of her love of artwork have soaked through the styling to create portraits with attitude.
I adore the cool edginess of the looks which have been softened with ethereal and dreamy touches. Follow Roxanne down the rabbit hole as she leads you through the conception of work:
"Styling wise I wanted to rebel & do something soft, romantic & painterly for this story but with elements of coolness & hardness mixed with the Romanism of the clothes- touches like multi-stacked rings & undercut hair styles contrasted against the softness of lace.
Or an unexpected hit of gold metallic leather work by Emma Manleys' juxtaposition with layers of tulle by Helen Cody & the faded grandeur of the ribbon woven vintage mink trimmed jacket.
As I was illustrating Davey Davey's hair collection I really wanted to go against the grain of what a hair orientated shoot tends to be which is usually ultra modern, body & structure conscious & often a little aggressive."
Look 1:
Layered Diamonte body chain, €550 Johanna Johnson Knightsbridge
Neck cuff with mesh tie, Knightsbridge
1950's Mink & wool fur collar, €75 Dirty Fabulous
1920's Flapper dress €1,200 Dirty Fabulous
1960's long white gloves, Dirty Fabulous
Large jewel encrusted slave bracelet, Johanna Johnson Knightsbridge
Crystal encrusted bracelet, Knightsbridge
Pale pink cable knit over the knee stockings, €14 American Apparel
Look 2:
Layered Diamonte body chain, €550 Johanna Johnson Knightsbridge
Structured cape, Oliver Doherty Dunkan
Metallic leather with floral embellishment top, Emma Manley
Brown laser cut leather necklace (worn as belt), €345 Amy Brannigan Design Centre
1950's Pale gold ribbon jacket with mink collar, €420 Dirty Fabulous
Cream tulle full skirt, €995 Helen Cody
Pale pink cable knit over the knee stockings, €14 American Apparel
Look 3:
Shoulder piece stylists own
Embellished later chain necklace, €939 Design Centre
Crystal encrusted bracelet with tulle tie, € Knightsbridge
1950's Tulle one shouldered prom €650 Dirty Fabulous
Look 4:
Layered Diamonte body chain, €550 Johanna Johnson Knightsbridge
Crystal headpiece, Johanna Johnson Knightsbridge
Blush pink bra, Stella McCartney Brown Thomas
1950's Pale gold ribbon jacket with mink collar €420
Crystal embellished wrist cuff, Knightsbridge
High waited briefs €48.50 Wacoal Brown Thomas
Long netted skirt with low hanging crinoline, Helen Cody
Look 5:
Stacking rings, from €4.95 H&M
Leather work dress, Oliver Doherty
Look 6:
Victorian pale gold silk and lace cape €380 Dirty Fabulous
Diamonte layered body chain, Johanna Johnson, Knightsbridge
Gem encrusted scalloped neck piece, Johanna Johnson Knightsbridge
Vintage lace long sleeved blouse, Helen Cody
Stacking rings, from €4.95 H&M
Large jewel encrusted slave bracelet, Johanna Johnson Knightsbridge
Torn "Hayden" boyfriend jeans, €68 Topshop
Look 7:
Mother of pearl and antique gold pendant necklace, Design Centre,
Earrings, from €.4.95 H&M
See through Lace flop length dress, POA Helen Cody
Look 8:
Neck piece, POA Oliver Doherty, Design Centre
Black lace slip, €92 Triumph Brown Thomas
Black lace bra, €215 Myla Brown Thomas
Black sheer mesh dress, €400 Jill de Burka Design Centre
Look 9:
Buffalo earring, drop cross earring and ear cuff, all H&M, from €4.95
Diamonte and crystal embellished capelet with Diamonte front clasp, Joanna Johnson, Knightsbridge
Lace bra, €68 Wacoal Brown Thomas
Structured silk petal bodice, €1195 Helen Cody
High waisted briefs with lace detailing, €35.50 Wacoal Brown Thomas
Knee length white net skirt, €199 Ailis Mara Design Centre
White fabric crinoline cage, Helen Cody
Nude cable knit over the knee stockings, €14 American Apparel
Look 10:
Neckpiece,
Bláithín Ennis
Long haired Fur stole, Dirty Fabulous
The Credits:
Stylist:
Roxanne Parker
Styling assistants: Yve Byrne
Rebecca O'Byrne
John Burrows
Photographer:
Gerry Balfe Smyth
Photographers Assistant: Ian McDevitt
Make up: Vivien Pomeroy
Hair: Paul Davey, Ian Davey,
Stephen Boyle, Maricia Horan
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