Photos by Kate Owen, GIF by Samantha Shannon. Dress by DKNY, T-shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein.

Fashion

Photographer Kate Owen Blurs The Lines Of Fashion And Art In Her Latest Shoot

Stunning background, great fashion, GIFS, it’s the whole package

Kate Owen isn’t afraid to blur the line between photos and paintings. Her work combines the elements of movement, energy, and color, and nowhere is that mash-up more obvious—and alluring—than her latest shoot.

Drawing inspiration from the works of artists like Ellsworth Kelly’s progressive use of color and shapes and James Turrell’s ability to create seemingly three-dimensional objects using light, Owen channeled these two creatives for the intriguing backdrops. “Using large block shapes, cutouts, and shadow, the set quickly took on a life of its own,” she tells us of the process. “Full of movement and with a certain musicality, the images are simultaneously hectic and fluid.”

The clothes are obviously the focal point of the shots. A navy blue set of overalls blends in with the black-and-white background, a pair of black sequin culottes helps add texture, and a red silk dress placed over a vintage tee is snapped in flight. The pieces stand out without being distracting, starkly complementing Owen’s overall theme: motion.

Of course, nothing encompasses movement quite like video. Owen joined forces with film director and video artist Sam Shannon to amplify the shots by transforming them into GIFs. “By combining elements of moving and still imagery with abstract shapes and colors, we can transform a single shot into something with a life of its own,” Owen says.

Check out the stunning spread ahead. 

Photographer: Kate Owen 

Gifs: Samantha Shannon

Stylist: Andrea Messier Cuomo 

Set Design: Chris Murdoch 

Hair: Clara Leonard 

Makeup: Miriam Robstad 

Models: Nadia Araujo at Marilyn Agency and Elena Azzaro at Fusion Models 

Photo by Kate Owen

Coat by Escada, T-shirt stylist's own, Jeans by Helmut Lang, Shoes by AGL.

Photos by Kate Owen.

From left, Look 1: Top by Escada, Jumpsuit by A.P.C., Ring by Hermes, Shoes by Saint Laurent, Choker stylist's own. Look 2: Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe. Look 3: Jacket, Shirt, and Pants by Saint Laurent, Shoes by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes.

Photo by Kate Owen

Top by Escada, Jumpsuit by A.P.C., Ring by Hermes, Shoes by Saint Laurent, Choker stylist's own.

Photo by Kate Owen

Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe.

Photo by Kate Owen, Gif by Samantha Shannon

Jacket, Shirt, and Pants by Saint Laurent, Shoes by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes.

Photo by Kate Owen

Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe.

Photos by Kate Owen

Look 1: Top by Escada, Jumpsuit by A.P.C., Ring by Hermes, Shoes by Saint Laurent, Choker stylist's own. Look 2: Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe.

Photo by Kate Owen, Gif by Samantha Shannon

Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe.

Photo by Kate Owen

Dress by DKNY, T-shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein.

Photo by Kate Owen

Dress by DKNY, T-shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein.

Photo by Kate Owen, Gif by Samantha Shannon

Shirt stylist's own, Underwear by Calvin Klein

Photos by Kate Owen

Shirt stylist's own, Underwear by Calvin Klein

Photos by Kate Owen

Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, T-shirt by Undercover, Skirt by Lacoste, Boots by Saint Laurent.

Photos by Kate Owen

Coat by Giulietta, Jeans by Acne Studios, Shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes, Choker stylist's own.

Photos by Kate Owen

Coat by Giulietta, Jeans by Acne Studios, Shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes, Choker stylist's own.

Photo by Kate Owen, Gif by Samantha Shannon

Coat by Giulietta, Jeans by Acne Studios, Shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes, Choker stylist's own.

Photos by Kate Owen

Top by Escada, Jumpsuit by A.P.C., Ring by Hermes, Shoes by Saint Laurent, Choker stylist's own.

Photos by Kate Owen

Dress by Giulietta, Boots by Saint Laurent, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein, Choker stylist's own.

Photos by Kate Owen

Dress by Giulietta, Boots by Saint Laurent, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein, Choker stylist's own.

Photo by Kate Owen

Jacket, Shirt, and Pants by Saint Laurent, Shoes by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes.

Photo by Kate Owen

Jacket, Shirt, and Pants by Saint Laurent, Shoes by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes.

Photo by Kate Owen

Coat by Escada, T-shirt stylist's own, Jeans by Helmut Lang, Shoes by AGL.

Photo by Kate Owen, Gif by Samantha Shannon

Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, T-shirt by Undercover, Skirt by Lacoste, Boots by Saint Laurent.

Photo by Kate Owen

Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe.

Photo by Kate Owen, Gif by Samantha Shannon

Dress by DKNY, T-shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein.