Media Release: The Olive, Mumbai March 6, 2013
Dive into a new
world created by Grazia, photographer
Colston Julian and model Angela Jonsson. Grazia’s
first underwater cover shoot is a surreal world peopled with an incredible
palette of natural pristine blues and pure catwalk whites. The March 2013 issue
of Grazia is themed around a new
season of spring summer fashion. The cover featuring Angela Jonsson has been
shot underwater by Colston Julian, a first for everyone involved. Three days of
intensive shooting took place with specifically trained staff. A specialised
technical team, that understood not only the process, but also the aesthetics
and photographic style of Julian, included a technical team or ‘a pit crew’ who
analysed images for colour temperature, image sharpness and quality in detail.
“We did a test run and went over images to do a creative and technical debrief
with the entire team, showing them what was happening to the garments
underwater, and how the make-up and hair were reacting to the water and the
light,” says Julian.
The whole
process was a physically exhausting one that involved the photographer taking
shots in between breaths, to avoid bubbles from disturbing the frame, as well
as the model holding her breath and composure underwater for long periods of
time. “Physically I had to train to keep fit for the intense hours underwater.
We shot in January and the water was colder that what we thought it would be,”
adds Julian.
The clothes featured
in the shoot are a collection of textured whites, curated by Grazia’s Fashion Director Ekta Rajani.
“Textured whites are a key spring-summer 2013 trend, that we thought they would
look ethereal underwater, thus amplifying what the water would do to the
clothes,” says Rajani. To complement the clear blues of the water, and the
fluid whites, Angela’s make-up was kept clean and simple. Make-up and hair
artist Bianca Hartkopf drew inspiration from water, light and reflections and
combined it with pastels, perfect colours for this season’s trends. “Pastels
make you look and feel girlie, vintage, for springtime. I’ve used shades of
blue, purple, and green on the eyes and washes of subtle colour and a touch of
sparkle while keeping the rest of the look simple and glowing,” says Hartkopf.
The end result
is an ethereal underwater fantasy, a product of hard work and commitment. The
onset of spring and summer takes on a surreal welcome through Grazia’s new foray.
About
Grazia:
GRAZIA
India, the 10th edition (of 22 editions) of this hugely popular title is a
monthly fashion magazine with a powerful and unique editorial formula that
makes it stand out from other publications in its genre.
GRAZIA
works on a distinctive 'Easy Chic' philosophy, decoding fashion and the latest
trends, keeping style upscale but wearable, chic but real. The spanking new
look of the magazine is cut from a dyed-in-the-wool Grazia fabric: Fashion
should be uncomplicated and fun. While the designs have evolved over time, what
hasn't changed is the GRAZIA belief that fashion is for everyone. From catwalk
fantasy to high-street steals, from budget-busting bags to the shoes to have,
GRAZIA is ahead of the pack in delivering fashion's best, loveliest and most
wanted. And featured trends are made easily accessible with tips on where to
buy and how to wear. GRAZIA doesn't dictate. Instead it demystifies style.
GRAZIA
is sassy, intelligent and clued up because its readers want it all and want it
now: fashion, news, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, plus a lowdown on
what's hot and what's not. Readers get a ramped-up GRAZIA experience with
edgier content, swank design and lots more. More stories. More designers. More
must-haves. More beauty. More leisure. More living. More chic. More fun. More GRAZIA
per issue!
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