Renata and Jonathan: Couture

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Guest Post: “The Art of Couture” by Benjamin Kanarek

Hello again, it's been far too long but I am very happy to present my favorites from photographer Benjamin Kanarek's latest work for Elle Vietnam. “The Art of Couture” is a wonderful review of this year's Spring-Summer couture featuring Marco Zanini’s first collection at Schiaparelli, Armani Privé, Alexandre Vauthier, Chanel, Valentino, On Aura Tout Vu, Gaultier Paris, Giambattista Valli, Stephane Rolland and Elie Saab. Hope you enjoy!!!

Dauphine McKee in Valentino Couture and Adèle Cany © Benjamin Kanarek - See more at: http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2014/03/20/dauphine-mckee-art-haute-couture-benjamin-kanarek-cover-elle-vietnam/#sthash.xKrtld1d.dpuf

The Team:

Photographer: Benjamin Kanarek Official Site www.benjaminkanarek.com
Photography Direction: Benjamin Kanarek & Frédérique Renaut
Model: Dauphine McKee at Elite Paris
Styling by Adèle Cany
Fashion Editor: Danh-Quy Nguyen
Hair by Raynald at Backstage Agency
Make-Up by Angélik Iffennecker at Marie-France Thavonekham
Manicure by Lucia Cheptene at B4-Agency
Photo Assistant: Paul-Antoine Goutal
Stylist Assistants: Paula Saiz & Sean Loughran
Post-Production: Ashish Arora
Location: Le Red Studio, Paris

To read and see more, visit Ben here.

Stunning Rising Canadian model Dauphine McKee lands the cover of ELLE Vietnam, April 2014 in an exclusive Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2014 fashion editorial captured by Benjamin Kanarek and styled by Adèle Cany.

In a whirlwind of colors and a highly charged jolt of invigorating motion, Dauphine is breaking the rules in her sneakers and takes Haute Couture to Haute Fun.

“The Art of Couture” is a luminescent and energetic review of the couture trends for Spring-Summer 2014, featuring Chanel, Christian Dior, Armani Privé, Valentino, Gaultier Paris, Atelier Versace, Maison Martin Margiela, Giambattista Valli, Elie Saab, Marco Zanini’s first collection at Schiaparelli, Alexandre Vauthier, On Aura Tout Vu, and Yiqing Yin.

- See more at: http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2014/03/20/dauphine-mckee-art-haute-couture-benjamin-kanarek-cover-elle-vietnam/#sthash.xKrtld1d.dpuf

In a whirlwind of colors and a highly charged jolt of invigorating motion, Dauphine is breaking the rules in her sneakers and takes Haute Couture to Haute Fun.

- See more at: http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2014/03/20/dauphine-mckee-art-haute-couture-benjamin-kanarek-cover-elle-vietnam/#sthash.xKrtld1d.dpuf

Photographer: Benjamin Kanarek Official Site www.benjaminkanarek.com
Photography Direction: Benjamin Kanarek & Frédérique Renaut
Video Direction by Frédérique Renaut
Model: Dauphine McKee at Elite Paris

Styling by Adèle Cany
Fashion Editor: Danh-Quy Nguyen
Hair by Raynald at Backstage Agency

Make-Up by Angélik Iffennecker at Marie-France Thavonekham
Manicure by Lucia Cheptene at B4-Agency
Video filming and Photo Assistant: Paul-Antoine Goutal
Stylist Assistants: Paula Saiz & Sean Loughran
Post-Production: Ashish Arora
Location: Le Red Studio, Paris
- See more at: http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2014/03/20/dauphine-mckee-art-haute-couture-benjamin-kanarek-cover-elle-vietnam/#sthash.xKrtld1d.dpuf

Friday, June 1, 2012

Fashion | David Paulus | Art Couture

In the southern Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coast, David Paulus was born on the tropical island of Curacao. After finishing high school, he left Curacao for Amsterdam, Holland. His love of fashion led him to a job with haute couture designer She Guang Hu.

Haute Couture Designer She Guang Hu

David then went to work for ecological clothing brand Van Markoviec.

Van Markoviec

Now at age 26, David has seen his own vision come to life on the runway. Asked if he could give his work a name, he’d call it Art Couture. His collections are inspired by a certain theme at first, then his imagination just takes over.

Now, I’d like to introduce you to fashion designer David Paulus.

R&J: David, what is it about fashion that inspires you?

David: There is no specific thing that inspires me. it can really be anything… a person, art, music, atmosphere, different cultures, fairytales and so on. I just never know until it hits me.

2011/2012 Retro La Future | MUAH: Hannah Bakels | Photos: Martin Sweers

R&J: What was the biggest challenge for you to reach the level of success you have now?

David: My biggest challenge so far was to teach myself how to create a line, pushing my limits while maintaining a signature look for a collection.

2011/2012 Retro La Future | MUAH: Olga Petrenko | Photos: Elena Platonova

&J: Who are your heroes/favorite designers?
David: Musically it has to be… Roisin Murphy. Her style is fabulous and so is she. As far as other designers… Walter van Beirendonck and Viktor & Rolf.

TOP LEFT: Roisin Murphy TOP RIGHT: Walter van Beirendonck BOTTOM: Victor & Rolf

R&J: You also have a passion for dance and teach Zumba. Does dance reflect in your fashion work? How does it compliment your work in fashion?

David: Zumba is my escape that allows my mind to be free… when my mind is free, the inspiration just flows and I get many ideas for my work.

David Paulus

R&J: What was the funniest thing to ever happen to you while you were working?

David: Hahahaha, i don’t know really know, because when I am busy, I am so focused, I am so deep in thought that I am in my own little world.

Autumn/Winter collection 2012/2013 | Alice And The Dolls

R&J: What advice would you give a budding designer who is just starting out in fashion?

David: That they have a thick skin. (laughing)

R&J: Well, that’s all the time we have today, thank you so much for sharing some of your time with us. We wish you great success in all you do.

David: Thank you very much.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

A SLIGHTLY MAD HATTER - An Interview with Milliner Ella Gajewska of London

Written by Jonathan Wilson

Ella Gajewska is professional milliner working in London and Krakow. Hats are the love of her life. She has been working as a milliner since 1996, though her passion for hats started much earlier, in her childhood, when Ella created hats for her dolls to give them a bit more of an extravagant look.

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