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
Coat by Escada, T-shirt stylist's own, Jeans by Helmut Lang, Shoes by AGL.
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.
Top by Escada, Jumpsuit by A.P.C., Ring by Hermes, Shoes by Saint Laurent, Choker stylist's own.
Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe.
Jacket, Shirt, and Pants by Saint Laurent, Shoes by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes.
Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe.
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.
Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe.
Dress by DKNY, T-shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein.
Dress by DKNY, T-shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein.
Shirt stylist's own, Underwear by Calvin Klein
Shirt stylist's own, Underwear by Calvin Klein
Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, T-shirt by Undercover, Skirt by Lacoste, Boots by Saint Laurent.
Coat by Giulietta, Jeans by Acne Studios, Shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes, Choker stylist's own.
Coat by Giulietta, Jeans by Acne Studios, Shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes, Choker stylist's own.
Coat by Giulietta, Jeans by Acne Studios, Shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes, Choker stylist's own.
Top by Escada, Jumpsuit by A.P.C., Ring by Hermes, Shoes by Saint Laurent, Choker stylist's own.
Dress by Giulietta, Boots by Saint Laurent, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein, Choker stylist's own.
Dress by Giulietta, Boots by Saint Laurent, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein, Choker stylist's own.
Jacket, Shirt, and Pants by Saint Laurent, Shoes by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes.
Jacket, Shirt, and Pants by Saint Laurent, Shoes by Doc Marten, Ring by Hermes.
Coat by Escada, T-shirt stylist's own, Jeans by Helmut Lang, Shoes by AGL.
Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, T-shirt by Undercover, Skirt by Lacoste, Boots by Saint Laurent.
Sheer top by Junya Watanabe, Shirt by DKNY, Jeans by Escada, Ring by Hermes, Boots by DKNY, Sunglasses by Chloe.
Dress by DKNY, T-shirt stylist's own, Boots by Doc Marten, Sunglasses by Calvin Klein.
