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Judea

About Judea

Passionate about fashion, and having worked in the industry for over 20 years; I am now a writer specialising in fashion, fragrance, arts and culture.

Out of the archive – STUDS by Nick Knight

While surfing the internet this weekend I came across these beautiful STUDS and just had to share.

This series of shots featured in V Magazine and were taken by Nick Knight. Nodding to fashion’s ongoing preoccupation with pushing gender boundaries, ‘Studs’ was a series of nine unique photo studies.

Each explored the idea of a third gender, Simon Foxton and Bea Sweet recruit a range of subjects who refuse to comply with traditional notions of the sexes.

The portraits – each a study of unconventional beauty – are captured by Nick Knight in stills and fashion film.

This project is a celebration of femininity, even though it’s not what we understand to be female.

 

V Magazine

Photography – Nick Knight
Styling – Simon Foxton
Makeup – Bea Sweet
Hair – Lok Lau @ CLM
Nails – Mike Pocock @ Streeters
Makeup Assistance – Stephanie McLean
Models – Beau, Keedz, Rae, Chulo, Sirena, Teanna, Naechane, Jah, Chified

Proud To Protest: SHOWstudio joins forces with Amnesty International

SHOWstudio video ‘Proud to Protest’ is the Fashion Community Support Russia’s LGBT Community. SHOWstudio and Gareth Pugh have joined forces with Amnesty International in their fight against the prejudice and violence directed towards Russia’s LGBT community. Nick Knight and Pugh asked the fashion industry to join the cause by taking part in mini video clips. Additionally, Pugh and Ruth Hogben present a striking short film. The launch times with London Fashion Week and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.

‘Has humanity learnt nothing? This situation in Russia is an unbelievable step backwards for an enlightened world.’

Nick Knight

 

Stunning Photography of Gay Couples All Over The Globe

Photography Braden Summers, traveled to six different countries to take this series of photo, which prove that no matter where you are, love is equal. As a gay man, Braden was tired of the LGBT community being misrepresented in media imagery – or worse absent completely. He decided to take matters into his own hands. He traveled all over the world to create dramatised romantic scenes featuring only gay couples. The results are beautiful, with real meaning and LOVE.

Wonderful, I’m Not a Joke

Created by Daniel Arzola, I’m Not a Joke is a campaign spreading awareness for the LGBT community through art and design. In light of the recent violent acts against the sexually diverse community in Venezuela. It initially seeks to expand in the online community. If you’d like to share your opinion please do so via twitter using the hashtag #ImNotaJoke.

Must See – http://society6.com/Arzolad/tshirts

David Hockney at Dulwich Picture Gallery

To coincide with the 60th anniversary of his first print, an upcoming show at Dulwich Picture Gallery will shed light on David Hockney’s highly skilled and often overlooked work as a printmaker. Over 100 works will be on display – with a strong focus on etchings and lithographs – in what promises to be an instructive and entertaining overview of the artist’s career. Watch – http://youtu.be/cGYQjU_6Xms

Prints by Olive Paperie

Dana Bly of Olive Paperie ditched her corporate job to start up her own design studio.

Here’s how Dana describes her passion project.

Known for her funky unconventional illustrations and graphic design, Dana has a deep passion for design and colours.  She is a self-taught designer who discovered her talent at a late age.  While working in the corporate world, she has designed on the side and knew that one day she would own her design studio.

She is still crafting her illustrations by hand skills and recently discover water colouring. If you follow Dana via social media, you will see a glimpse of her daily life that includes her daughter, photography, food and her current design projects. She is an avid prince worshipper and loves the colour green. Must love dogs.

Olive Paperie sells a diverse array of products includes prints, house decor, journals and calendars that feature women with diverse natural hairstyles.

Visit – http://www.olivepaperie.com/