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Clothing starts small, with a sketch in a designer’s studio. It evolves and improves and is produced, only to end up existing on a hanger or a mannequin. Though that piece of clothing is beautiful on it’s own, it only reaches its full potential when it is worn. Human contact is a necessary addition to the narrative, allowing fashion to become expressive in a whole new way.

In our fall shoot, we show the models as genuine human beings with distinct personalities. They wear beautiful clothing, sure, but they are what give it meaning. They have intimate moments with each other and with the camera, expressing details through their eyes, their arms, their legs, their laughter, their silence.

Everything in this shoot tells a story. The spectrum of colors, from soft indigos to deep burgundys to pops of golden yellow, balances the landscape by adding warmth and a calming energy. The way the models come into contact with each other as well as with the clothes is inherently intimate. Though clothing exists physically before it is worn, it takes a human touch to attach meaningful memories and experiences to the garments we choose to wear.

on emme: steven alan, trill pant in wine, $235; steven alan, adagio sweater in ivory, $198; red blazer, stylist’s own; taupe booties, model’s own

on gigi: steven alan, pacific shirt, $188; vintage jeans, model’s own; white sneakers, model’s own; pink lens sunglasses, model’s own on kevin: steven alan, double pocket utility jacket in indigo, $225; steven alan, echo pocket tee in steel blue, $78; steven alan, milo pant in navy corduroy, $295; black belt, model’s own; black sneakers, model’s own

on sarah: steven alan, laurel dress, $295; steven alan, helena half moon shoulder bag in ochre, $325; oversized denim jacket, stylist’s own

on sarah: steven alan, alpha industries, ma 1 slim fit bomber in maroon, $150; yellow sweater, stylist’s own; black jeans, model’s own; white sneakers, stylist’s own on daniel: steven alan, alpha industries, ma 1 slim fit bomber in replica blue, $150; steven alan, slim straight jean in black, $185; steven alan, cadet shirt in charcoal melange, $198; steven alan, long sleeve cropped collar polo in light gray melange, $98; red lens sunglasses, stylist’s own; gray slip-ons, model’s own

on lucas: steven alan, momento sweater in off white, $245; pink high-neck tee, stylist’s own

on sarah: steven alan, laurel dress, $295; oversized denim jacket, stylist’s own on daniel: steven alan, slim straight jean in black, $185; steven alan, cadet shirt in charcoal melange, $198; yellow sweater, stylist’s own; gray slip-ons, model’s own on lucas: steven alan, slim straight jean in indigo, $195; black boots, model’s own on emme: steven alan, cropped flare pant in petal, $245; steven alan, echo pocket tee in putty, $78; taupe booties, model’s own on kevin: steven alan, milo pant in navy corduroy, $295; black sneakers, model’s own on gigi: steven alan, brio jumpsuit in brown houndstooth, $345; white sneakers, model’s own

on emme: steven alan, adagio sweater in ivory, $198; red blazer, stylist’s own on lucas: steven alan, universal crew neck in mint, $178; steven alan, long sleeve cropped collar polo in olive, $98; steven alan, milo pant in navy, $245; black boots, model’s own

on sarah: steven alan, alpha industries, ma 1 slim fit bomber in maroon, $150; yellow sweater, stylist’s own; black jeans, model’s own; white sneakers, stylist’s own

on daniel: steven alan, alpha industries, ma 1 slim fit bomber in replica blue, $150; steven alan, cadet shirt in charcoal melange, $198; steven alan, long sleeve cropped collar polo in light gray melange, $98; red lens sunglasses, stylist’s own on kevin: steven alan, double pocket utility jacket in indigo, $225; steven alan, echo pocket tee in steel blue, $78; green lens sunglasses, stylist’s own

on gigi: steven alan, brio jumpsuit in brown houndstooth, $345; steven alan, sego shirt, $198; glasses, model’s own

styling by julia seelig | photography by eva vidan | art direction by samantha west | creative direction by jami rubin