Risks and Reverb – A Photo Editorial

story by Mathew Zucker
photography by Mathew Zucker
styling by Cameron Carpenter

“You always have time for the band and casino. What about me?” said my ex. I see the band gear in the shots, not just gambling products— So, I’ll say that we wanted to show a risk-taking and glamorous lifestyle. In this economy people have taken to kamikaze living, and it shows the effects of our financial climate. You may go for bigger challenges seeking larger rewards!! … Continue Reading

Side Trip to Venice – A Photo Editorial and Travel Story

story and photos by Charles Beckwith
model is Kristina Günther of Beatrice in Milan

I was in Italy for the main womenswear fashion week in Milan, Milan Moda Donna, in late September. Looking at the schedule about half way through the week, I realized the last two days would be fairly slow. I decided to ditch fashion week and do a day trip, so I could see some more of the country. It was a toss up between taking the train to Venice or Verona, and I decided on Venice “to see it before it sinks.” What does a fashion photographer take with him when sightseeing in interesting places? A statuesque brunette, of course! … Continue Reading

Swiss-German Botanical Beauty – A Photo Editorial

photography and styling by Boris Marberg
models Leona S. and Nina A. of Option Model Agency in Switzerland
hair and makeup for Leona by Barbara Graf
hair and makeup for Nina by Lisa Forner

Although Boris travels the world to shoot runway shows for modaCYCLE, for this editorial he stayed in his own back yard, or at least Switzerland. This was all shot with available light in the botanical gardens of the University of Basel. … Continue Reading

Crossing The City – A Photo Editorial

photos by Alexander Palacios
styling by designer Marc Stone
models are Lasse Larsen and Amando Campbell from Next NY

This is the second of three editorials made by Alex and Marco during their New York trip a few weeks ago. The first, Manhattan Daylight, appeared on modaCYCLE last week. Marco is the designer of Swiss label Marc Stone, and they were here in the city to shoot his Spring-Summer 2010 catalog. … Continue Reading

Manhattan Daylight – A Photo Editorial

photos by Alexander Palacios
styling by designer Marc Stone
model is Peter Bruder of Future Models in Milan

Photographer Alex from Germany and designer Marco from Switzerland came to New York City together a few weeks ago and shot the Spring-Summer 2010  Marc Stone catalog along with several editorials for modaCYCLE. This first editorial features German model Peter Bruder wearing Fall/Winter 2009 looks from the fantastic Berlin designer Michalsky, and Marco’s own Spring/Summer 2010 Marc Stone line, with off the shelf accessories from H&M. … Continue Reading

Instant Apocalypse – A Photo Editorial

photos by Sandy Ramirez
styling by Seth Friedermann
model is Sietzka from Fenton Moon
introduction by Charles Beckwith

Civilization as we know it has fallen. 4 Times Square sheds glass in high winds as if it were molting, all that remains of The Champs-Élysées is overgrown weeds, and the streets around Piazza San Marco are explored only by bats hungry for mosquitoes. Yet fashion has marshaled on. Here preserved, seven images from the last box of instant film in the world. … Continue Reading

Wild Color – a photo editorial

Originally, the two photographers who created this editorial wanted do a shoot using a projector and trampoline. However, not having any experience using the projectors, nor access to a trampoline, they decided to manipulate the backgrounds using separately shot images instead. It is easy to complicate a shoot, but keeping things simple is a key to success. As architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe said, “less is more.” … Continue Reading

Keep Your Fashion Accessories Refrigerated

When storing your hot fashion bits and pieces, such as these bags, hats, belts, and purses from the likes of Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Manolo Blahnik, Ellen Christine Millinery, and other purveyors of fine and fab accessories, be sure to keep them in a cool place. . . … Continue Reading

Summer Solare – photo editorial

Summer swim looks shot in a sculpture garden on Manhattan’s Lower East Side just as the first vibrant blooms appeared from the winter soil. … Continue Reading

TriBeCa Color – photo editorial

Momo Falana and Saan Saan silk dresses shot on location in the recently renovated, fabulously exclusive, and world-renowned Bouley restaurant at Duane Park in the urban chic TriBeCa neighborhood, New York City. … Continue Reading

The Brooklyn Woman – photo editorial

A poetic look at style with some of NYC’s best emerging designers.

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Summer In Milano, Looks for Now

photographer Charles Beckwith
models Jolita and Barbora from Models Plus Milan

A few months ago I had the opportunity to shoot this fashion editorial in the brand new Italian National Showroom of the Herman Miller furniture company. It features Herman Miller’s new Embody chair, which is the next generation of ergonomic office seating beyond their iconic Aeron. I love the spine on this thing, it’s such an interesting form. So are Jolita and Barbora in these fabulous summer looks.

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Back to Basics: A Yeohlee 2010 Resort Collection Color Story

Designer Yeohlee recently teamed up with modaCYCLE photographer Sandy Ramirez to get back to basics on this simple color story, styled by the couturier herself and shot right in her New York Garment District studio, using pieces from the 2010 resort collection. … Continue Reading