DIVINE AND DESIRED | ARCHER MAGAZINE
"This is fashion – Archer Magazine style. Three models who proudly identify as transgender or non-binary, a handful of inclusive brands, and one solid creative crew.
With us, diversity comes first, and that’s something we have in common with the brands, people and studios we work with. In this editorial, photographer Leila Koren plays with light and latex to showcase gender-diverse models as deities of our time, soaking up the spotlight they so deserve.
The thread between our models was confidence, pride and strength of identity, so we designed looks that would exemplify these traits, while showing off their individuality and sense of style.
We included some behind-the-scenes shots as a reminder that all images are constructed, and to show off our awesome crew.
The looks are fierce. The feeling is joyful. The result is reverent and radiant. We hope you enjoy it."
PHOTOGRAPHY Leila Koren
CREATIVE DIRECTORS Natasha Jynel + Alexis Desaulniers-Lea
STYLIST Diane Vu
LIGHTING ASSISTANT James Plant
ASSISTANT STYLIST Michelle Sam
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Bobuq Sayed
HAIR + MAKE-UP Helena Regina Smythe
BTS PHOTOGRAPHY Florencia Mdv
MODELS Priya, Lana Faye + Mama Alto
LOCATION Awesome Sauce Studios
MAX BLACK www.maxblack.com.au
ANDROGYNOUS FOX www.androgynousfox.com
SZN www.szn.com.au
THE SOCIAL STUDIO www.thesocialstudio.org
PAT MCGRATH LABS www.patmcgrath.com
ONCE MORE WITH FEELING VINTAGE @oncemorewithfeelingvintage