A KALTBLUT exclusive. Photography by Will Mayers. The models are Breanne Le Berre, JB Saury, Kyliam Amour and Maelle Lavigne. Creative Directors & Styling by Marion Grabowski & Sarah Kouidri. Makeup and hair by Cloé Chaudon & Kelly Malbec. Fashion by Silk, Baga Collectif, Marj label, Jade Tekhil, Purr swimwear, Loe Studio, Leia Vandooren, Zaya, Julia Ruiz, Gaggoh, Elisa Minamba, Ewa Jamrozek, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Courrèges, and Jacquemus.
The sun blazes, cicadas sing, and the air smells of fig, salt, and sunscreen.
In the heart of a dazzling summer, somewhere in the Mediterranean blue, four young adults move through a suspended scene. A luxurious pool, a scorching sky, the day unfolds in a rhythm where style flirts with nonchalance.
“Summer Story” captures a moment outside of time, between shadow and sun, where elegance doesn’t take itself too seriously. Four friends, playing at being both models and children of summer.
This shoot blends the codes of summer luxury with the spontaneity of the moment. Clothes become accessories of freedom; the scenes shift between sun-kissed sensuality and playful intimacy. Each image captures a burst of light, a flash of laughter, a breath of summer.
Sarah and Marion were eager to create an editorial in the south of France. Since Marion is originally from Bandol, it made sense to design an editorial centred around Provence and the French Riviera. To do so, they called upon numerous artists from Marseille, from designers to models and other creatives. This is why they collaborated with the Baga Collective, the driving force behind Marseille’s Slow Fashion Week, which brings together more than 80 creators from the south of France, as well as the concept store Silk, which has just opened near the Vieux Port, among others.
“It was important for me to showcase my region because many talented artists from Marseille and the surrounding areas lack visibility, as fashion is mainly concentrated in Paris.” — Marion
“It’s a real opportunity to bring my passion to the south and to have an open-minded approach on a national scale.” — Sarah
The project draws inspiration from luxury fashion campaigns of the 2000s, such as Versace, Gucci, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Photography by Will Mayers / Instagram: @prettyphotomagazine
Photographer assistant by Léa Perigois / Instagram: @lea.prgs_
Creative Directors & Styling by Marion Grabowski / Instagram: @mariongrabowski & Sarah Kouidri / Instagram: @sarah.hkdr
Stylist assistant by Élisa Minamba / Instagram: @elisa_minamba
MUAH by Cloé Chaudon / Instagram: @makeuupbycloe & Kelly Malbec / Instagram: @imuahecate
Model: Breanne Le Berre / Instagram: @breanne.lb, JB Saury / Instagram: @west_taff, Kyliam Amour / Instagram: @kyliam_amr, Maelle Lavigne / Instagram: @maellelvgn
Brands used are: Silk, Baga Collectif, Marj label, Jade Tekhil, Purr swimwear, Loe Studio, Leia Vandooren, Zaya, Julia Ruiz, Gaggoh, Elisa Minamba, Ewa Jamrozek, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Courrèges, and Jacquemus.
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