THE LAUNCH ISSUE
ALEXANDRA MARCU instagram: @alexandra.marcu
WWW.MORDANTMAGAZINE.COM INSTA: @MORDANTMAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS@MORDANTMAGAZINE.COM
EDITOR’S LETTER
I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I HAVE A VERY ‘MORDANT’ SENSE OF HUMOUR. AS A PERSON, I BELIEVE THAT LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE. I NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHAT IT MEANT TO HAVE A MORDANT SENSE OF HUMOUR UNTIL NOW. AS EDITOR OF FÉROCE MAGAZINE, I GET THE HONOUR OF PUBLISHING EXCELLENT CREATIVES CONSTANTLY AND WE CURATE TONS OF EDGY EDITORIALS EVERY MONTH. BUT FÉROCE IS DARK IN ITS AESTHETIC. I WAS SEEING SUBMISSIONS THAT WERE INCREDIBLY FUCKING WEIRD - BUT THEY WERE JUST A LITTLE BIT TOO LIGHT. I THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY HOW I RAN A PUBLICATION BUILT FOR WEIRDOS, BUT I WAS STILL HAVING TO TURN SOME AWAY. SO I CREATED FÉROCE’S LITTLE SISTER MORDANT. MORDANT BY DEFINITION MEANS “showing a sharp or critical quality; biting”. THIS IS WHAT I BELIEVE THIS PUBLICATION WILL STAND FOR. CRITICAL EXCELLENCE, BUT BITING WORK. COMBINING THE FEROCITY OF ARTISTS EVERYWHERE, BUT NOT TAKING OURSELVES TOO SERIOUSLY. I WANT THIS PUBLICATION TO BE RECOGNISED FOR ITS QUALITY, BUT ALSO ITS FUN, BIZARRE TASTES. I EXTEND MY BIGGEST THANKS TO THE EXCEPTIONAL CREATIVES INVOLVED IN OUR VERY FIRST ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO DEDICATE THIS ISSUE TO A.M. YOUNG, WHO INTRODUCED ME INTO THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY ALL THOSE YEARS AGO. THANK YOU. @DAINARENTON
FERNANDO PAZ www.fernandopazphoto.com
contributors OLADIMEJI ODUNSI // COVER Instagram: @Oladimeg KAMELIA Photo: @keterinakotova Cr Dir: @lyubimovae Fashion: @lisavlesu Model: @carnival_lisavlesu A DAY ON KWETU FARM Ed: @mediaproduction.studio Photo: @andreaszopf Model: @marcie_mft Location: @Kwetuguestfarm AMERICAN GRAFFITI Photo: @sam_anaya_photography MUA & Hair: @ariel_lizarraga Model: @Jenna_nielsen Stylist: @sam_anaya_photography Assistant: @jordanzulfiqar Assistant: @cats_cant_golf WATERLILY Photo: @zuzu.valla Pub: @emotemag Model: @mar_rynk VISION Photographer @DenisSavescu Model @AndradaSirca THEN IT ALL WENT DARK Photo: @flaminia_fanale Stylist: @angelinascantlebury Model: @thejessicamillin17 MUA: Jessica Flores DïANA Photo: @rugiada_____ Stylist: @ugyga2793 MUA & Hair: @marikarochira Model: @ulagrigalia THIS DELICATE DARKNESS @xingying.wu @omisothercamera @theparlorhairproject @erik_garthus_as @merete.garthus @moorcroft.km TRUE BLUE Photographer: @Beautybymatt_ Model:@modelfarenaimee Dress: Polo Ralph Lauren
LET THERE BE LIGHT! Photo: @riccardotorri Assistant: @paolodeca78 MUA: @mary_parpinel_makeupartist Assistant: @myradioclash Stylist: @simonefollistylist Model: @lilymezokozy Model: Wan Yu Chen TUNE UP Stylist & Model & Cr Dir & Hair: @shalisawest Photo & Retoucher: @xavierbrownxl THE WIND BOILS Photo & Retoucher: @milenaeephoto Model: @nell.poison MUA: @dasha_efremenko_makeup MILK CHOCOLATE Ph: @jamadamka Muah: @nanimikap Md1: goofy__helena Md2: larina_aaaa ALEXIS Photo: @jdpittman Model: @alexishbroderick MUA: @alexishbroderick Retoucher: @ryanparkersphotos RED Ph: Camilo Vaca & Daniel Queirolo Modelo: Theo Buisson @blancomodel Indumentaria: Juan Carlos Guamán, ZARA Retoque: Camilo Vaca Produccion: @blancogroup BEAUTY & SI-FI Photographer: @jaybrans MUA: @jaybrans Wardrobe: @devinmazzacreations CHANGING SEASONS PHOTOGRAPHER: JAMES JOHNSTONE @james__johnstone STYLIST/MODEL: ESTÉ CANN @estecann MAKEUP ARTIST: FLORA GENG @floragengmakeup “Nº3” Model: @pavlovic.sofia Photographer: @zoe_lena Stylist: @catalinagastal Makeup and hair: @guadadiazmkp
TOBIAS DELCROIX: INTERVIEW FACE CORAL Photographer @sky_witness Brunette Model: @emily.feld Blonde Model: @monikaaky HMUA @jessicamayhmua Designer @erica_gray_artist JOAO SILAS Instagram: @ joaosilas ELENA KOYCHEVA Instagram: @lenneek 2019: A SPACE ODYSSEY Stylist: @it.elisamartins Photo: @mariaritaphoto Hair: @pini_hairstyle MUA: @sarafonseca_makeup Model: @carolinapmonteiro_ MURPHY FLEMME Photo: @johnhart04 Stylist: @retrosesos MUA: @rorro.s Model: @rosangelica95 FALL TONES Photo: @francistamaph MUA: @alelatorre.makeup Model: @dianirvacarolina DEMETER Photo: @michele.l711 Stylist: @matteostellini Model: @nourana_na WHITE Photo: @demkovast MUA: @chernichko_valli Model: @podium.m.a
A VARIETY OF PASTEL MUA & Photo & Retoucher & Stylist: @carloivory Stylist & Model: @sarawberry Model: Model: Irene Heiwa Model: @euphoria.ohm Model: @paulamir_ Model: @cala.sea Stylist & Model: @lightbrightasthesun Model: @foxauruss Fashion: Coat: Anel Yaos showroom: Showroom: Mazucco HOLD BACK Photo: @elenagoi.photo MUA: @fr.rina_tod Model: @yatsenko_nikolay FLAWED BEAUTY Photographer_ @Sierrapruitt | Model_ @Marthasomerfield | Mua And Hair Stylist_ @_.twicestyled | Styling_ @Ines.vilas_boas_ @Ricardoxferreira Fashion Designers: Ines Vilas Boas I V B_AW 20, Collection: Flawed Beauty STORM Photographer: ANASTASIA BOBRITSKAYA @photoasya_ Stylist: NATALYA MEZENTSEVA @mznts Makeup artist: TATYANA PEROVA @perova_makeup Model: ELIZAVETA TIMOFEEVA @elizatimara TODAY’S MENU Photographer @dorotaporebska Model @killarioja EMANCIPATION Ph: Angelina Matiashova @ph_werreli Md: Tatyana Ryadinskaya @redya_9811 Style: Galina Gogoleva @stylebygogoleva Mua: Olga Isupova @olgaisupova_stylist Location: @Photostudio28
GLINT Photo: @_suminpark_ Hair: @tomoaki_Sato Model: @alexandraalbright Stylist: @emily_bogner_ MUA: @sooparkmakeup
MORGANE Creative Director: @michellewatsoncreative Photographer: @dainarenton Stylist: @amiana_phillips HMUA: @annascottmakeupartist Model: @morganestengel Of @mmm.management BTS: @alex_nowicka_photography
MA CHERIE IMAN Photo: @yam_photography Hair: @marb.makeup Stylist: @tely.olmos.styling Model: @imakaumann MUA: @corlanation
TEA PARTY Photo: @shoot_with_tom MUA: @floragengmakeup Stylist: Sophia Katyea Model: @codiemacdermot
OLADIMEJI ODUNSI
Photographer / Content Creator Instagram: @Oladimeg Email letscreate@oladimeg.com
kamelia
Photographer: Keterina Kotova Model: Kseniya Kostina Creative Director: Lubimova Elena Fashion Designer: Kseniya Kostina
A DAY IN KWETU FARM Photographer: Andreas Zopf Location: Kwetu Guest Farm Editor: Marcie Monfret Model: Marcie Monfret @Moda Model Management
Dress MESO
Dress philly - MARETH COLLEEN Earring - A-LIST
Top A-LIST Skirt A-LIST Earring, necklace A-LIST
Dress MESO Belt FOUND.collection Bracelet, necklace A BIRD NAME FRANK
AMERICAN GRAFFITI
Photographer: Samantha Anaya Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Ariel Lizarraga Model: Jenna Nielsen @Q Models Assistant: Steven Anaya Wardrobe Stylist: Samantha Anaya Assistant: Jordan Zulfiqar
For Love and Lemons top, Vintage belt, Urban Outfitters pants
Zara earrings, Vintage blazer, Top Shop bike shorts, Zara sandals
Zara earrings, Zara top, Top Shop jacket, Year of ours bike shorts, Vintage clutch, Zara sandals
waterlily
Photographer: Zuzana Valla Model: Martyna Rynkowska
vision
Photographer: Denis Savescu Model: Andrada Sirca Fashion Designer: Diana Borobar
then it all went
dark
Photographer: Flaminia Fanale Wardrobe Stylist: Angelina Scantlebury Model: Jessica Millin @Fenton Makeup Artist: Jessica Flores
Shirt by CURRENT/ELLIOTT Pants by RAG & BONE Blazer by CALVIN KLEIN Dress as Vest by NARCES Gold Pearl Visor Shield by @REDDOORSTUDIO54
Shirt w/ Ruffle Sleeves by FLORIANE FOSSO Grey Shirt by GRETA CONSTANTINE Blazer by KENNETH COLE Pants by A.L.C. Earring by NICOLE ROMANO
Shirt by PAUL & JOE SISTER Blazer by VERONICA BEARD Pants by A.L.C. Shoes by GOODFELLOW
Shirt by BROCHU WALKER Gray Blazer by KENNETH COLE Reaction Black Blazer by THEORY Pants by AMANDA & CHELSEA
White Shirt by THEORY Black Shirt by ALICE AND OLIVIA Pants by FINDERS KEEPERS Blazer by RAG & BONE Earrings by NICOLE ROMANO Sunglasses by VERA WANG Shoes by UNIVERSAL THREAD Handbag as Fanny Pack by VINCE CAMUTO
Shirt by CURRENT/ELLIOTT Pants by RAG & BONE Blazer by CALVIN KLEIN Dress as Vest by NARCES Shoes by CALVIN KLEIN Gold Pearl Visor Shield by @REDDOORSTUDIO54
Shirt by ERMANNO SCERVINO Pants by PAULA KNORR Long Vest by ALICE BLUE Cropped Vest by 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Shoes by CALVIN KLEIN Disco Ball Visor Face Shield Mask by @REDDOORSTUDIO54
Shirt w/ Ruffle Sleeves by FLORIANE FOSSO Grey Shirt by GRETA CONSTANTINE Blazer by KENNETH COLE Pants by A.L.C. Shoes by KENNETH COLE Earring by NICOLE ROMANO Sunglasses by VERA WANG
DĂŻana
Photographer: Giada Valentini Wardrobe Stylist: Eugenio Garimberti Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Marika Rochira Model: Ula Grigalia @majormodelsmilan
Shirt @kontatto_official Shoes @stevemadden
THIS DELICATE DARKNESS Shot on the coast of Patras, this editorial is a collaboration between Norway's Garthus Fur and OMG Oslo. Drawing on the upcycling and sustainability of the organic materials, both design houses create a space that remains firmly at the forefront of ethical and responsible fashion while paying homage to the history of aesthetics that survived and prospered amidst the upheavals of nature and the downturns of human civilization. Photographer: Omi Chowdhury Wardrobe Stylist: Virginia Stravrakaki Makeup Artist: Sofia Andriopoulou Model: Alexa Wu Hair Stylist: Olga Papaioannou Of The Parlour Fashion Designers: Erik Garthus Omg Oslo Merete Garthus
true blue
Photographer: @Beautybymatt_ Model:@modelfarenaimee Dress: Polo Ralph Lauren
Jacket 1-2: Sophistique Shoes: Liu jo Belt: Asos Glasses: Gucci
let there be light! Photographer: Riccardo Torri Assistant: Paolo Defila Assistant: Karim Melaouah Makeup Artist: Mary Parpinel Wardrobe Stylist: Simone Folli Models: Lily Mezokozy @wonderwall Wan Yu Chen @wonderwall
Glasses: Polaroid Gloves: MaxMara Boots: Doll Kills Belt: Marni Coat: Sophiestique
Stockings: Calzedonia Shoes: Aldo Trousers: Sophiestique Jackets: Sophiestique Fur: Mango
Stockings: Calzedonia Skirt: Urban outfitters Jacket: H&M Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
tune up
Photographer/Retoucher: Cameron King Model/stylist: Shalisa West
the wind boils
Photographer: Milena Dukhnenko Model: Nell @nell.poison Makeup Artist: Dasha Efremenko
milk chocolate Photographer: Elena Mak Models: Alina Larina & Helena G Thomas MUA: Nadezhda Mihailichenko
ALEXIS
Photographer: John David Pittman Makeup Artist: Alexis Broderick Model: Alexis Broderick Retoucher: Ryan Parker
red
Photographers: Camilo Vaca & Daniel Queirolo Model: Theo Buisson @blancomodel Clothing: Juan Carlos Guamรกn, ZARA Retouch: Camilo Vaca Production: @blancogroup
BEAUTY & SI-FI
Photographer: @jaybrans MUA: @jaybrans Wardrobe: @devinmazzacreations
CHANGING SEASONS
PHOTOGRAPHER: JAMES JOHNSTONE @james__johnstone www.jamesjohnstone.xyz STYLIST/MODEL: ESTÉ CANN @estecann MAKEUP ARTIST: FLORA GENG @floragengmakeup
Jumpsuit by LUKE ANTHONY ROONEY, T-shirt by WEEKDAY, Necklace, cap & gloves STYLISTS OWN
Silk print dress by LUKE ANTHONY ROONEY, Faux fur coat & ankle boots by zara
Shirt by LUKE ANTHONY ROONEY, Trousers by WEEKDAY, Shoes STYLISTS OWN
Dress by LUKE ANTHONY ROONEY, Jacket by FRENCH CONNECTION, Accessories STYLISTS OWN
Jumpsuit by LUKE ANTHONY ROONEY, Jumper by WEEKDAY, Shoes by NIKE
Nº3
Photographer: Zoë Lena Rebecchi Model: Sofia Pavlovic Stylist: Catalina Gastal HMUA: Guadalupe Díaz
TOBIAS DELCROIX A BRIEF HISTORY: “I have BEEN exploring photography mainly through self-portraiture and surrealism in 2012 and I have been practising more professionally since 2017. I actually had my first client in 2016 - I got approached by the American band From States Away who were interested in using one of my photos as their album cover. From there, my work never stopped evolving. 2017 and 2018 were two years that I mostly spent developing my conceptual photography. I worked on a series of surreal self-portraits called ‘Trapped’ and I had the honour to have one image from the collection exhibited in Paris, France (I also entered the series as well as my first beauty work the Adobe Design Achievement Awards and got selected as a semi-finalist in both Fine Art and Commercial Photography). At the opening event in Paris, I was talking to the curator of the exhibition and I mentioned this other fantasy project I had started and I showed him what I have been doing so far. He liked it and suggested me to create more and keep him updated as he thought that this other project could be exhibited later the same year in Arles, France. The fantasy series was focusing on female empowerment and beauty and I have named it Stríðsherra Fables. The project allowed me to collaborate with designers and illustrators throughout Europe in 2017. I contacted the curator a couple weeks later with new shots and got exhibited. This project quickly evolved and it got me more and more interested into the fashion aspect of it. During the summer of 2018, I did my very first fashion shoot with a friend with just one look as it was experimental. The photos from the shoot ended up being published in an online magazine based in New York and I guess that’s when everything really started. I was driven to grow my fashion portfolio and my experience working with teams of creatives in the past really helped. I have approached modelling agencies, built a relationship with them and kept growing to where I am now. My work got published and featured in many magazines and websites such as Flickr, Adobe, ImageNation, the Association of Photographers, Atlas Magazine, Elegant Magazine, Dreamingless Magazine, Vogue Italia and more.”
Photo: Tobias Delcroix Model: Florence Millar at Colours Agency Stylist: Andreia Afonsov at Crew Scotland Hair/Make up: Bethany King Assistant: Marian Sorour
Photo: Tobias Delcroix Model: Garance Parmentier
What do you consider to be your visual signature? What makes your work recognisable? I think I am still figuring out what is my signature but the more it goes, the more it is getting clear and defined. I really like simple and minimal lighting as well as neutral colours and make a statement out of it using shapes in the posing and styling. I think what makes my work most recognisable at the moment is the way I light the models (I love soft light). Tell us about something that has inspired you recently? I get inspired by many things, many artists and other photographers. But recently, I think what is fuelling me with creative ideas is my vulnerability facing things that are out of my control. What’s the highest moment of your career so far? I think the highest moment of my very young career is now. Having very talented people wanting to work with me and agents/representatives liking my work. What camera do you use? I use a Canon 5D Mark III. Love it.
What’s your process for shoots? It starts with an idea that I have let grow in the back of my head (tests for agencies or editorials). I take screenshots of what inspires me over time and make a moodboard out of it (lighting, styling, makeup, hair, etc.) that I will keep and refine with updated details which can be notes, sketches, or people I have in mind for the project. I then contact creatives, let them know about what I would like to do, and try to pull a team together and set a date. From that moment til the day of the shoot, I have a fair idea of what I want and how to go about it, but most of the time i do some research regarding lighting setups. I also keep in touch with the creatives to know how they are getting on and make sure myself that things are all organised for the shoot. On the day of the shoot, I have to direct this team and it can be very stressful. My solution to that is to try to relax as much as possible, be confident (and funny) and create a conversation. all of my shoots end up being an exchange; open to suggestions where everyone feels free to share their ideas to make the images better - and that’s how collaborations are supposed to work, so it doesn’t feel like I am directing most of the time. I eventually spend days retouching/editing, and ta-dah! final product!
Photo: Tobias Delcroix Models: Georgia Garry at Colours Agency & Rebecca Liddell at Model Team Stylist: Amanda Blackwood Hair: Florence Neilson Make up: Emma Hourston Assistant: Craig Hay
Photo/Retouch @tobiasdelcroix Model @florencemillar @coloursagency @titaniummanagement Stylist @afonsov.styling @crewscotland Jewellery @ruth_lessly Hair/Make up @bethanykingmua Assistant @mariamsorourphotography Best Of on @artlimited
PHOTO: @TOBIASDELCROIX MODEL: @BLEACHDIDDAMAGE @ MODEL TEAM STYLIST: @DAINARENTON HAIR: @HAIRBYMARIASHAND MAKEUP: @GABRIELES_MAKEUP
“if I could change one thing about the industry, I would change the competitive aspect or the notion of rivalry between photographers within a small area.� ABOVE Photo: Tobias Delcroix Model: Lili Johnson at Colours Agency Make up: Gabriele Stankunaite RIGHT Photo/Retouch @tobiasdelcroix Model @rachelflett_ @modelteamscotland @wilhelminamodels Wearing @zara Stylist @craighay94 Hair @hairbypaolo @coloursagency Make up @e.m.a_mua
face coral
Photographer @sky_witness Brunette Model: @emily.feld Blonde Model: @monikaaky HMUA @jessicamayhmua Designer @erica_gray_artist
JOAO SILAS
Photographer, creator of innovations and lover of photography. HE operates through a diversified editORIAL style and REBELLION AGAINST THE NORM. Instagram: @ joaosilas
ELENA KOYCHEVA STILL LIFE & PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER Instagram: @lenneek
2019: a SPACE ODYSSEY Stylist: @it.elisamartins Photo: @mariaritaphoto Hair: @pini_hairstyle MUA: @sarafonseca_makeup Model: @carolinapmonteiro_
MURPHY FLEMME Photo: @johnhart04 Stylist: @retrosesos MUA: @rorro.s Model: @rosangelica95
fall tones Photo: @francistamaph MUA: @alelatorre.makeup Model: @dianirvacarolina
demeter Photo: @michele.l711 Stylist: @matteostellini Model: @nourana_na
white
Photo: @demkovast MUA: @chernichko_valli Model: @podium.m.a
glint Photo: @_suminpark_ Hair: @tomoaki_Sato Model: @alexandraalbright Stylist: @emily_bogner_ MUA: @sooparkmakeup
Shirt: Vintage Saint Laurent Strapless Dress: Vintage Saint Laurent Skirt: Ji Oh Necklace: Bakari
Jacket: WeAnnaBe Skirt: WeAnnaBe Necklace: Sebastian Schildt Ring 1: Queenie Cao Ring 2: Lady Grey
Dress: Alice & Olivia Long Sleeve Top: Sienna Li Robe: Nina Tiari Earrings: Lady Grey
See Through Dress: Lenisha Nchami Dress: Hildur Yeoman Plastic Necklace: Lady Grey Flower Necklace: Preston & Linnie
Jacket: Dair Design
MA CHERIE IMAN
Photo: @yam_photography Hair: @marb.makeup Stylist: @tely.olmos.styling Model: @imakaumann MUA: @corlanation
left Cape: Mutt Store Shirt: VeroForest Dress: Mutt Store Shoes: Quappe shoes Earrings: Portapartelli Socks: Vintage selection above Shirt: Mutt store Pants: Vero forest Shoes: Quappe shoes Earrings: Mutt accesories
Shirt and top: Mutt store Earrings: Portapartelli
Dress: Algo de Vos A ccesories: Portapartelli Shoes: Quappe Socks: Vintage selection
Accesories: Portapartelli
A VARIETY OF PASTEL PHOTOGRAPHER & Stylist: @carloivory
Makeup Artist/Photographer/Retoucher: Carlo Ivory Stylist/Female Model: Sara Vela @Ciao Models
Stylist/Photographer/Retoucher: Carlo Ivory Model: Cala Isava
Model: Irene Heiwa Stylist/Makeup Artist/Photographer/Retoucher: Carlo Ivory
Stylist/MUA/Photographer/Retoucher: Carlo Ivory Model: Paula Kuroha
Stylist/MUA/Photographer/Retoucher: Carlo Ivory Model: Roxana Vlad
MUA/Photographer/Retoucher: Carlo Ivory Stylist/ Model: Sara Vela @Ciao Models
HOLD BACK Photographer: Elena Goi Male Model: Nikolay Yatsenko @IN MOTION FASHION GROUP Makeup Artist: Karina Romanova
flawed beauty
Photographer_ @Sierrapruitt | Model_ @Marthasomerfield | Mua And Hair Stylist_ @_.twicestyled | Styling_ @Ines.vilas_boas_ @Ricardoxferreira Fashion Designers: Ines Vilas Boas I V B_AW 20, Collection: Flawed Beauty
STORM Photographer: ANASTASIA BOBRITSKAYA @photoasya_ Stylist: NATALYA MEZENTSEVA @mznts Makeup artist: TATYANA PEROVA @perova_makeup Model: ELIZAVETA TIMOFEEVA @elizatimara
Dress - BATIK Turtleneck - COS Tights - CALZEDONIA Boots - DR. MARTENS
Dress - vintage from @vintage_antresol T-shirt dress - COS Shirt - Max Mara Sweater - Mango Tights - Calzedonia Boots - Dr. Martens
today’s menu Photographer @dorotaporebska Model @killarioja
emancipation Ph: Angelina Matiashova @ph_werreli Md: Tatyana Ryadinskaya @redya_9811 Style: Galina Gogoleva @stylebygogoleva Mua: Olga Isupova @olgaisupova_stylist Location: @Photostudio28
MORGANE
Creative Director: @michellewatsoncreative Photographer: @dainarenton Stylist: @amiana_phillips HMUA: @annascottmakeupartist Model: @morganestengel Of @mmm.management BTS: @alex_nowicka_photography
TEA PARTY
Photographer: Tomas Sentpetery Makeup Artist: Flora Geng Model: Codie Macdermot Wardrobe Stylist: Sophia Katyea Dress by Holly Baxter