One thing I wanted to do with this series of images was create a fashion story of depicting diverse couples in a passionate state.
Shyloh Wilkenson of
Identities Inc. and
Curin Wilkerson of
Wilhemina Model Mgmt were the first couple i shot - my African decent couple. Rarely do we see black people portrayed in a passionate, romantic way and I wanted to do that with Shyloh and Curin.
I didn't have access to a stylist or the kind of clothing I wanted to shoot for this series so I used my available resources and made the clothing myself. Shyloh's braiding dress was made out of a fitted bed sheet. I actually made it on her body.
Curin's looks were taken straight from my closet. I inherited this vintage Christian Dior v-neck from my grandfather when he died and used it for this shoot. I broke a mirror and covered his briefs in the pieces.
photographed by Tarrice Love
featuring Shyloh Wilkerson @ Identities NYC - Curin Wilkinson @ Wilhemina NYC.
clothing designed/ styled by Tarrice Love
makeup / grooming by Tarrice Love
One of the most interesting looks was the "rib-caged" look. I sketched it out on my way home from work while riding on the subway. I made it out of a Calvin Klein t-shirt. I assembled it on her body at the shoot. It looked amazing against her skin and she wore the hell out of it. I really enjoyed taking a idea and making it come alive ....
