Creativity & Originality!

Just a thought that has been on my mind forever, and even more so recently:

"Creativity is when you make something out of nothing.....many take that something and try embellishing it without creating something new along the way.....The truth is, they don't realize that it lacks originality, and they lack creativity!"--Me.

Lost Journey.....VN FOLD Magazine!

Lost Journey!

Yesssssssssss!!!!
A superb editorial is finally out on VN Fold magazine. Shot in New York by the brilliant Kristiina Wilson, grooming by Andy Starkweater, model Xoan from DNA Models, and styling by yours truly. This is the 3rd issue of the magazine and the theme was about being close to nature......I just loved how the whole story came together......with Kristiina's choice of location and photographic angles, Xoan's strong looks with his beard and darting green eyes, Andy's vagabond like grooming, and the overall wardrobe selection (might be getting a little modest here!!).....I'm just very thrilled about it!
Enjoy it!

http://www.vnfold.com/fashion/178

What I'm upto next week??

For the next five days starting on Sunday next week, I'll be styling a shoot and video for Emirates airlines. We will be shooting aboard the A-380 craft, focusing on the different classes, amenities, and passengers. A team made up of 4 different photographers plus their assistants, 3 wardrobe stylists plus 2 assistants, 2 make-up and hairstylists plus one assistant, 3 production people plus an assistant, and 43 different models that were cast from ordinary people (ranging from ages 4 through 40's), 3 different creative directors, and 8 Emirates airlines staff members.......should be quite a challenge filled with lots of excitement.....looking forward to it!

Last week.....

I see.....

Bubble Wrap Couture

And more to come on that note;))

Psssssstttttttt......

A glimpse;)

Mark Ronson & The Business Intl - Bang Bang Bang

I can't get this track off my head....it's like crack!! I love it....and Q-tip is unbelievable in it, always been a fan of his. Styling is 80's with an edge of millenia of course! I remember learning this song "Je te plumerai" at pre-school. Great remix by Mark Ronson & The Business International!

Sponsored shoot: Van Cleef and Arpels + Chloe for Haya MBC Magazine!

What a great birthday present!!!

Worked on a fabulous shoot for Van Cleef & Arpels and Chloe....styled together! It was for Haya MBC Magazine. And the best part, it was art directed by me!!! I was very happy to work closely with the PR and marketing reps here in the Middle East, and to use their recent collection pieces in an outstanding editorial.

One of my fav's

A shot on the screen

Shot in the Cigar room at the Address Hotel Marina in Dubai, this place gave a dramatic feel to the story. It's dark, old English countryside setting, brought about the strong colors of camels, tans, and dark olives of the recent Chloe fall 2010 collection, paired up with the ravishing signature diamond clovers and floral jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels. Did I mention that their long clover necklace cost AED 400,000 (equivalent to 108,902.80 USD)??

Clover Necklace from VC&A

Militza from Bareface

We shot with the stunning Militza from Bareface....a tall and stunning Serbian beauty. Hair was done by the talented Tonee Robeiro, makeup by the awesome Zahra Kadom (I love working with her!), and story was once again shot by lighting fanatic Hussain Jian. Editorial is due to be published on the 2nd of September!

Happy Birthday.....To me:))

Another year....33, and I'm ecstatic! The best is yet to come......