Gartruche courtesy of IDAL Models is seen wearing: Power Suit by Ilara Lepore, Headpiece by David Oldenburg, Keyring by Luke V Smith and Shoes by Natacha Marro.

Culture Vulture

A KALTBLUT exclusive. Photography by Luke Nugent. Creative Direction by Luke Nugent & Luke V Smith. Models are Gartruche, Jet, Sakeema, Moon. Styling by Luke V Smith & Felipe Mendez. Make-up by Joe Brooks. Hair by Michael Moon. 3D art by Nik Gundersen. Words by Kezia Parkins. Production & BTS – Rosie Cartwright.

Jet, courtesy of REVOLT models, is seen wearing: Red Apron and Trousers by Ingrid Kraftchenko, Glove Covers from Ilaria Lepore, Gloves by are stylist’s own, Shoes by Natacha Marro and Metal Jewelry by Luke V Smith.

When the chaos of now simmers down, who and what will be left to pick scraps off the bones of the society we once knew? 

Will the “weirdos and freaks” — whose creativity is so often forced underground before being leeched on by the mainstream — have their day, as the last of normality is swallowed up by a pandemic and the world is engulfed in flames?

The new-age punks are waiting in the wings.
Suffocated and stifled by a life locked down.
Expression compressed by financial woes.
Freedom, an almost distant memory.
Youth pent up, frustrated and forgotten.

Desperate to unleash their individuality and have their creative “coming-out.” 

Who will they be when they are allowed to emerge after so long confined, starved of the rights of passage afforded to their heroes of generations past?

Jet, courtesy of REVOLT models, is seen wearing: Caviar Cut Out Knit Reflective Gown by Wesley Manners, Belts by Ilaria Lepore, Shoes by Natacha Marro, Choker & Sunglasses are stylist’s own.
Sakeema, Courtesy of Crumb Agency, is seen wearing:
Denim Overall and Jacket from Tommy Jeans, Belt By Dolce & Gabbana, Jewelry and Glasses are stylist’s own.
Sakeema Crook, courtesy of Crumb Agency is seen wearing:
Belt from Dolce & Gabbana. Jacket, Bikini, Hat and Shoes are stylist’s own.
Sakeema Crook, courtesy of Crumb Agency is seen wearing:
Belt from Dolce & Gabbana. Jacket, Bikini, Hat and Shoes are stylist’s own.
Moon is seen wearing:
Velvet Top by Ilaria Lepore, Mouthpiece by Wesley Manners, Belts by ArtSchool London, Shoes by Natacha Marro, Leather Skirt and Headpiece by Morgan Johnson
Moon is seen wearing:
Velvet Top by Ilaria Lepore, Belts by ArtSchool London, Shoes by Natacha Marro, Leather Skirt and Headpiece by Morgan Johnson
Left: Gartruche courtesy of IDAL Models is seen wearing: Red Leather Facemask & Tartan Dress by Ingrid Kraftchenko, Shoes by Natacha Marro, Power Suit Jacket by Ivaria Lepore, Bag by Luke V Smith. Right: Moon is seen wearing Tartan Facemask by Ingrid Krafchenko, Power Jacket by Ivaria Lepore, Shoes by Natacha Marro. Headpiece, Jumper and Tie are stylist’s own.
Gartruche courtesy of IDAL Models is seen wearing:
Red Leather Facemask & Tartan Dress by Ingrid Kraftchenko, Shoes by Natacha Marro and Power Suit Jacket by Ilaria Lepore
Jet, courtesy of REVOLT models, is seen wearing: Choker by Ingrid Kraftchenko, Shoes by Natacha Marro and Leather Overall by Ilaria Lepore
Gartruche courtesy of IDAL Models is seen wearing: Headpiece by David Oldenburg, Shoes by Natacha Marro, Jacket & Skirt by ArtSchool London
Gartruche courtesy of IDAL Models is seen wearing: Power Suit by Ilara Lepore, Headpiece by David Oldenburg, Keyring by Luke V Smith and Shoes by Natacha Marro.

Photography by Luke Nugent @lukenugentphotography
Creative Direction – Luke Nugent & Luke V Smith
Styling – Luke V Smith @lukevsmith & Felipe Mendez @felipedezm
Styling Assistant – David Oldenburg @oldenburgdavid
Makeup Artist – Joe Brooks @joebrookks
Hair Stylist -Michael Moon @michaelmoon.vision
3D – Nik Gundersen @nikgundersen
Production & BTS – Rosie Cartwright @rosie_cartwright
Words – Kezia Parkins @kezialeah

Models are Gartruche @gartruche @ IDAL, Jet @fighterjet_101 @ Revolt,
Sakeema @sakeemathecrook @ Crum, Moon @michaelmoon.vision