A gang of friends are dressed for a night of exploration, their vivid outfits acting as armor against bleak surroundings. This collection of colors, textures, and shapes from young New York designers recalls a time when club kids ruled the underworld, their costumes intending to call into question the meaning of gender and beauty as we knew them. Today, these pieces of wearable art shatter the stagnant landscape, forcing the viewer to consider the world from a new angle – through neon-colored glasses.
Photographer Thibault-Théodore Babin’s approach to capturing this phenomenon is one of connection. “I want to look into the eyes of the model. They become engaged in the photograph, and the photograph becomes our shared work. It’s empowering and allows them to express themselves fully through my camera.” His method of consensual creativity provides a space for beauty, art, and expression to live freely, fostering a shockwave of fresh and positive ideas.
From left to right:
Patrick [Haley] wears bodysuit by MÚSED, dress by Geoffrey Mac, accessories by My Enemy by CHRISHABANA, and heels by Stuart Weitzman
Alina [Frolova] wears earrings by Adam Selman x CHRISHABANA, top by MÚSED, pants by Casey Caldwell, and heels by Valentino
Malik [Alain] wears accessories by My Enemy by CHRISHABANA, top by Geoffrey Mac, culottes by LACTIC, and sandals by Prada
Elensio [Makharashvili] wears earrings by Adam Selman x CHRISHABANA, necklace by Geoffrey Mac*, bodysuit by MÚSED, pants by Casey Caldwell, and custom heels by MÚSED
Bernadette [Pyche] wears pearl septum by CHRISHABANA, necklace by Geoffrey Mac, tube dress by TILLYandWILLIAM, dress by Casey Caldwell, and platforms by Maison Martin Margiela
Alina [Frolova] wears earrings by My Enemy by CHRISHABANA, bodysuit by MÚSED, model’s own robe, and stylist’s own boots
Elensio [Makharashvili] wears earrings by Adam Selman x CHRISHABANA, necklace by Geoffrey Mac*, bodysuit by MÚSED, pants by Casey Caldwell, and custom heels by MÚSED
Alina [Frolova] wears earrings by Adam Selman x CHRISHABANA, top by MÚSED, and pants by Casey Caldwell
Malik [Alain] wears accessories by My Enemy by CHRISHABANA, top by Geoffrey Mac, and culottes by LACTIC
Bernadette [Pyche] wears pearl septum by CHRISHABANA, necklace by Geoffrey Mac, tube dress by TILLYandWILLIAM, and dress by Casey Caldwell
Patrick [Haley] wears bodysuit by MÚSED, dress by Geoffrey Mac, accessories by My Enemy by CHRISHABANA, and heels by Stuart Weitzman
Bernadette [Pyche] wears pearl septum by CHRISHABANA
Elensio [Makharashvili] wears earrings by Adam Selman x CHRISHABANA and bodysuit by MÚSED
Malik [Alain] wears accessories by My Enemy by CHRISHABANA, top by Geoffrey Mac, and culottes by LACTIC
EDITORIAL CREDITS
Stylist Ickarus Corbacho
Hair Junya Nakashima
Makeup Mery Pastore Camino
First Assistant Tatyana Cooper
Second Assistant Nicolas Renoux
Special Thanks Stephanie Mcdermott
MODELS
Elensio Makharashvili
Bernadette Pyche
Patrick Haley
Malik Alain
Alina Frolova
LOCATION
The Vale Collective, Brooklyn, NY
For more information please visit thibault-theodore-babin.com.
