Miguel Bento is a London based set designer. His curiosity lies among different subjects, from traditional craftsmanship to sci-fi, architecture and cinema as well as different materials. In recent years he has started working more on Spatial Design projects, from retail spaces to exhibitions and installations where he implements an eclectic approach.

London based hairstylist Kota Suizu was born in Tokyo but grew up in Perth, Western Australia. He moved back to Tokyo in his mid-teens where his interest for hair, art and fashion really developed. He amassed a vast collection of magazines which inspired him to experiment and play with creating abstract hair structures. This in turn led him to decide to study hairdressing. 

Upon graduation, he began an apprenticeship at a salon in Tokyo where he worked for a number of years. In 2008, he moved to London to pursue his ambitions as a freelance hair stylist.

Kota collaborates with photographers Harley Weir, Johnny Dufort, Mark Kean and stylists Danny Reed, Anders Sølvsten Thomsen and Julia Sarr-Jamois. Kota regularly works with publications such as British Vogue, Perfect, POP, Re-Edition, Self Service and The Face. 

Born and raised in Somerset, Saffron studied Fashion at university. She started her career assisting stylists. Whilst on set, she developed an interest for the role of the manicurist and saw an opportunity to combine her love of nails with her pursuit of fashion. After completing her training and assisting established manicurists, she quickly began working solo on her own shoots.

Julien Cavallina is a French Set Designer. He grew up in Paris where he studied Applied Arts and Communication & Space Design.

His unique vision and cross-disciplinary background has led him to create his own world. Through his quirky, surrealistic yet sharp and modern imagery, Julien creates a space where he explores the various facettes of his repertoire.

Julien has worked for brands from Jean Paul Gaultier, Mugler and Paco Rabanne and works alongside photographers such as Charlotte Wales, Thurstan Redding, Luis Alberto Rodriguez and Carlijn Jacobs.

Edward Lampley is a hairstylist based in New York.

His career started in a small salon in Nashville TN while still in his teens. His creative ambitions pushed him to NYC where he trained to further hone his skills,  soon collaborating with Bumble and Bumble on product development and fashion week shows.

In 2015 he moved to London where he was able to advance his editorial relationships and vision.

His work is frequently featured in titles including  Allure, Dazed, Interview, V, Vogue, WSJ and W Magazine with photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Campbell Addy, Eddie Wrey, Hugo Comte, Nadine Ijewere, Richard Burbridge and Theo Wenner.

0fr. Paris 20 RUE DUPETIT-THOUARS, PARIS 3E

Friday 15th October 6-8pm

“This book is an insight to my journey thus far, it is a book about women. My work has always had underlying themes of identity and diversity, celebrating our differences, reframing what beauty has stereotypically been and creating a space to elevate women of colour.” - Nadine Ijewere   

La Caserne, 12 Rue Philippe de Girard 10e Paris - Friday October 1st 2021 7pm

French set designer, Justine Ponthieux, followed a double course in fine arts between France, beaux-arts de Paris and ACCD in Los Angeles. During that time she experimented in multiple fields from sculpture techniques, modeling carving and casting, to drawing and paintings. The multiplicity of skills and the love of decorative art brought her to set design. Justines flair for set design is developed through her iconographic research and studio time enabling her to be continuously innovative. Aside from her set design practice, Justine Ponthieux continues to develop a body of work in drawings, sculpture and paintings. She exhibits her work in multiple galleries, most recently at Galerie Mansart (2021) and High art in Paris (2020). She works alongside photographers such as; Julien Martinez Leclerc, Luis Alberto Rodriguez and Johnny Dufort.

Dan Martensen’s fashion and portrait photographs have an aesthetic of natural beauty. Often photographing on location and in rural environments, Martensen’s relaxed and collaborative approach creates images of genuine ease and spontaneity.Martensen studied photography at the Rhode Island School of Design and brings the qualities of an observational photographer- finding meaning within the scenarios that unfold in front of his camera- to his work.

29th August - 4th September 2021

Jupiter Gallery, 3 Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall

Thursday 19th August, 2021 // 6pm-10pm

Venice Art Crawl - James' Beach - 60 N Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Working with a multidisciplinary practice and a foundation in textile design, the New Zealand born, New York based artist’s approach to image making balances raw sensibility with editorially inspired composition. Themes explore aspects of identity, youth culture and performance while simultaneously orchestrating a seamless connection between allure and ease.

“I find beauty in all its facets. My work is about showcasing different forms of beauty that I believe our society could do a better job of representing. We are so different, and I think it is especially important to show this in the world of fashion. I follow this principle when I cast models and also by exploring my own origins and identity.” – Nadine Ijewere

Opening 29.05.21 at C/O Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 22–24, 10623 Berlin

Italian-born Julia Noni, found her passion for photography while studying visual arts in Düsseldorf. The graphic elegance, and attention to the subtleties of human gesture that have been manifest in her fashion imagery since are grounded in her multidisciplinary understanding of visual culture. 

With her talent for choreographing of her subjects’ movement, and refined visual understanding of architectural and pictorial space, she constructs distinctive characters, narratives and a sense of place within her imagery.

Mila grew up between London, Oslo, and Connecticut.

Her narrative-based approach relies on meticulous research with a wide range of influences and imagery such as mundane daily happenstances, building sites, b movies, and paintings. 

Simplicity, grace, strength and movement are recurring themes that show themselves in Jessica Willis’ work. Her experience in costume design and years working behind the scenes in the music industry inform an understanding of the body in 360 degrees.

The fluctuation of time and reappearance of themes, materials and shapes are a creative preoccupation in her practice. These ideas paired with consistent technical precision make her work both singular, extremely relevant and timeless in the cultural and visual landscape of the present moment.

Davey Adesida is a New York based photographer. Born and raised on a farm in Nigeria, Davey grew up surrounded by nature, and fascinated by his father’s collection of classic old films and vinyl. Davey’s peaceful upbringing was instrumental in developing his eye and aesthetic, his imagery is quietly elegant and encourages the viewer to stop and take a moment to pause and reflect. 

Markn is a London based photographer and director. His images explore themes surrounding intimacy, loneliness, progression and celebrate inclusivity and diversity.