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Photography is the study of objects and human life seen through the eyes and perspective of another human with a skill in being able to capture a moment in time. Jeremy Liebman is such a photographer and approaches his still life, landscape, portraits and fashion photography with a thoughtful, often ironic and humorous approach focusing on details to help differentiate his work.

His style is clean, uncluttered and contemporary whether in black and white, using subtle shadows or bursts of colour.  Form, shape and movement are key signatures of his fashion repertoire.

Born in California, Jeremy studied a double degree in film and liberal arts and won the George H. Mitchell Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement. Now living in Brooklyn, New York, Jeremy's work boasts a varied and prestigious line of clients including Blender, Details, Glamour, Marie Claire, Nylon, Vice, Surface, Coach, Miu Miu, Prada, W Hotel and Marc Jacobs to name a few. - Kate Vandermeer

 You would think with a model like Ana Claudia, that the eye would be drawn to her stunning, angular features, however in this shoot by Mariano Vivanco set in Sao Paulo in Brazil, the viewer finds their focus is directed to the beautiful toy boys sharing the set. 

Their angelic features and Adonis bodies dominate the lens in a series of 80’s era Versace inspired images. 

Adorned by MGMT masquerade style accessories, they boys cavort alongside Ana Claudia in highly erotically charged shoot styled by Nicola Formichetti. -  Kate Vandermeer

If I were caught in a bubble, I would definitely want to be caught with Natalia Vodianova channelling Milla Jovovich in the Fifth Element. The uncanny resemblance to Leeloo is updated only by the location and candy infused colours by photographer Craig McDean. 

Using a large waterpark to advantage, McDean has created a sensory pleasure with the varying perspectives of the turn pipes. The styling is little girl lost fused with Alice in Wonderland elements like larger than life bows, platform Mary Janes and tunic dresses complete with petticoats peeping out.   This shoot showcases the new palette for spring in a whimsical yet futuristic fashion; dusty pinks, frosted whites and sky blues are anchored by the intensity of royalty style reds offset by black details. -  Kate Vandermeer

It would take a bold and confident photographer to work with Ms Grace Jones – she of the panther like qualities and iconic outlandish style! Andrea Klarin seems to have created not only a working relationship with Ms Jones but also a truly collaborative experience with startling results. Ms Jones prowls across the studio space commanding your attention with her dramatic poses and facial expressions. 

With a series of masks and headwear upon which to reveal herself or hide (who really knows with Ms Jones) the look is couture dominatrix!  Yugoslavian born Klarin (now based in Paris) brings a highly stylised and extravagant approach to this shoot showcasing his ability to think big and think imaginatively allowing the muse to create the interest and not be distracted by a setting or location.“I don't try to represent the reality but I try to filter it and through the imaginary world with some elegance and glitter!” 

Klarin’s pedigree is finely tuned and credits his abilities to working with highly talented teams. He has worked with couture houses, commercial brands, high end glossy magazines alike with clients like Valentino, Lanvin, Rochas, L’Oreal, Vogue, Harpers, Instyle and Nike to name a few. - Kate Vandermeer.

Shot by Nick Knight, this Avant Garde tribute to decadence and artistry within fashion by Vogue UK is inspiring and a great homage to the talented individuals that transcend mere clothing! 

As you would expect to see, the names are iconic and offer flights of fantasy and unique perspectives on what constitutes their creations; Galliano, Viktor & Rolf, Alexander McQueen, Comme Des Garcon, Hussein Chalayan, Dior, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, Gareth Pugh and Thierry Mugler.  These creative visionaries have documented moments in time like modern artists or architects. 

Their ability to transform mere cloth into garments was titled “Fantastic Fashion Fantasy” and this captures the mood perfectly. -  Kate Vandermeer

If ever there was a meeting of the weird and wonderful imaginative minds, Tim Burton and Ronald Dahl would be a match made in heaven.  Burton directed “Charlie and the chocolate factory” and produced “James and the Giant Peach” and seems heavily influenced by the surreal and talented Dahl with his affinity for the macabre and dark underworld of children’s books.  Such is his influence in the creative world that Vogue UK commissioned a shoot featuring Tim Burton in front of the camera this time and accompanied by his muse and wife Helena Bonham Carter, Imelda Staunton and Jamie Bell.

Shot by Tim Walker this particular series of images is inspired by Dahl’s successful short story collections titled “Tales of the Unexpected”.    It’s hard not to be swept away with the childlike dreamy themes and the larger than life props interspersed with quotations from some of Dahl’s famous books.   The choice of mixing models with actors adds another dimension to the shoot as much of the brief is about acting up and character homage rather than mere poses.  

With James and the Giant Peach, UK model Karen Elson sits in a makeshift hot air balloon ride hovering above an English garden with the Giant Peach above her and musician Lightspeed Champion poses in a comical tartan suit looking like a mad hatter next to an extract from Charlie and the chocolate factory.  It’s rare to find such creative, inspiring adaptations brought to life in a fashion magazine and we applaud the visionaries at Vogue UK for publishing it.  -  Kate Vandermeer