Distinctive new face, Julia Veilex shoots ’Seeds Of Change’ with photographer Amelia J. Dowd; to add to the Libertine’s Fall Flight collection. Julia’s beauty is so pure…youthful, that beauty expert, Maree Spagnol, kept her looks simple, clean and fresh. Amelia styled the shoot herself, with  a combination of vintage pieces and labels such as Topshop and Asos. The editorial showcases Julia’s budding potential and versatility; in addition to the transparent sincerity that is so characteristic of Amelia’s work. We are pleased to participate in the collaboration of such promising and unique new creatives. Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer: Amelia J. Dowd

Stylist: Amelia J. Dowd

Model: Julia Veilex

Beauty: Maree Spagnol

Designers: Topshop, Asos and vintage

‘Velvet Underground’ is a sensual masterpiece that comes to you from the recess of brilliant mind, Pino Leone. Silky smooth skin, voluptuous curves and tumbles of cascading hair, flow together like water to create dynamic movement throughout the images. Perhaps the most dramatic and striking quality of the editorial, is the grace and frank confidence with which the muse intimates the sacred splendor of her beauty. Model Margherita Cesarano stars as the captivating temptress, exploring the delicious sensations provided by embracing the freedom of her own skin. Her natural allure was amplified by makeup artist Giordana Hassan; who chose to simply underline the sumptuousness that already existed, rather than cover it up with heavy styling…

Set against the backdrop of a clean white studio, the editorial is truly an homage to the subtle power of feminine beauty. As the newest installment in The Libertine’s Fall Flight series, ‘Velvet Underground’ represents both the polished standard of mastery and the boundless scope of creativity that’s become obligate for all of our publications. Enjoy!

Credits

Photography: Pino Leone

Model: Margherita Cesarano

Beauty: Giordana Hassan

The Libertine has the tremendous pleasure of collaborating again with master photographer, Adolfo Valente on a new sensual masterpiece entitled ‘Comely, Tender’. The glowing and ethereal editorial depicts delicate Italian beauty, Daiana Di Finizio in the sweet bloom of life. Hazy, shadowed rooms and golden morning rays cast intrigue and subtle dreaminess to the portraiture. Her gaze echos throughout the series and lingers with you after. Reminiscent of the iconic beauty of Ali MacGraw, Daiana is purely enchanting. This is another memorable series, and a perfect compliment to our already heavy-hitting Fall Flight series!

It’s very exciting for us that these beautiful images will also be featured QG Italia.com; as they will be doing a spotlight on the artist, along with an interview, and showcasing some more of his intoxicating work. Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer: Adolfo Valente

Model: Daiana Di Finizio

This exquisite editorial, ‘Forgotten Ancestors’, was composed exclusively for The Libertine, as a collaboration between visionary photographer Dusan Jaukovic and couture designer Jelena Malesevic (for her personal line: Morfium Couture). The shots are purely transcendental, and model Li Xiao Xing becomes every bit the beautiful embodiment of the designs. Bold and alluring designs complement Li’s finely sculpted features and the natural beauty of one of the longest enduring sanctuaries inhabited by the Lenape people before colonization. There is a subtle mysticism to the surroundings, that is echoed in both Jelena’s creations and Li’s powerful aura. Though this story is both light and fresh, reminiscent of the longer days of summer, it felt like a perfect balancing element for our fall flight series. Not to mention, that the images are breath-taking. Enjoy! 

Credits

Photographer: Dusan Jaukovic

Model: Li Xiao Xing

Stylist/Designer: Jelena Malesevic

Clothes: Morfium Couture

Photographer Kyle Deleu (assisted by Sharon Zobali) returns to The Libertine with another smokin’ exclusive. ‘We’ll Never Be Royals’ is a youthfully rebellious editorial, featuring fierce new face Britt Linn Vee. The looks were composed and styled by Nandi K. to complement the rock-and-roll grooming looks created by artist Pam Vanika. This series encourages experimentation with fashion as a mode of self expression. Britt takes no prisoners and makes no apologies, in this edgy new mix for our Fall Flight series. This season, it’s going to be all about making a statement…so dare to bare, or dare to tare…just DARE! Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer:  Kyle Deleu 

Model: Britt Linn Vee

Stylist:  Nandi K.

Makeup:  Pam Vanika

Photo Assistant:  Sharon Zobali

The Libertine brings you an amazing new story with sky-rocketing young face, Vita Sidorkina! This editorial, ‘Tripping The Light Fantastic’, is the brain child of revolutionary fashion photographer Kailas; who is a new talent on our radar, and one that we are absolutely thrilled to endorse. Focusing on light and color manipulation, the images frame Vita as a mercurial siren, exploring the tactile world of the senses and her capacity for pleasure. Becoming the muse was a breeze for Vita with the help of beauty artist Jourdan Dudgeon. The reader is invited on a journey with this dynamic team, through the imagination and into the experiential surreal. Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer: Kailas

Beauty: Jourdan Dudgeon

Model: Vita Sidorkina

Credits

Photographer: Cameron Davis

Model: Courtney McCullough

Art Direction: Charlie Black

Hypnotizing beauties Ugnė Sabalytė and Amalie Loendal tear it up in some very creative denim ensembles, created by Stylist Waina Chancy for our latest editorial ‘Still Torn Up About It’. The story is a smokin’ combination of classic and edgy. That balance can be very hard to strike, but the lens master, Tawfick Espriella, managed to manifest quite an visually pleasing reality! The clean studio environment is a flattering palette for these two youthful beauties to shine. Their warm skin glows against the bright white and brilliant blues. Makeup artist Lauren Massaro worked with the girls to craft care free grooming that communicates ‘natural stunner’ with effortless purity! The Libertine has the pleasure of releasing this fierce series as one of the last few in our fabulous Fall Flight series. The story was both shot on film and captured digitally, and thus, will be releases in a two part series. Distinct and ingenius, both…Enjoy!

Credits

Photography: Tawfick Espriella

Stylist: Waina Chancy

Hair/Makeup: Lauren Massaro

Models: Ugnė Sabalytė and Amalie Loendal

Coming to you from the expert lens of photographer David Cohen De Lara, ’Dusk Sparrow’ is a hauntingly morose editorial featuring the incomparably stunning Melatti Scheffer. As the most recent addition to our Fall Flight series, this story combines simplicity and grace, with tangible textures and natural lighting in a way that transports the reader inside the energetic plane of each image. Melatti’s aesthetic positively takes your breath away with every cast of her gaze, curl of a smile and soft, striking silhouette. Selecting this editorial for our collection didn’t require a second thought. The Libertine is pleased to share another memorable piece with your from this innovating team. Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer: David Cohen De Lara

Model: Melatti Scheffer

From within the shadows of a dusky room, a ray of light traces the cool silhouette of a feminine form. The gleam reverberates against supple silks and satins, further illuminating a palette of deep, rich hues and contrasts. The series, entitled ‘Close’, was brilliantly executed by past Libertine contributor Emanuele Cassina. This sensuous editorial focalizes on bare bronzed skin and the exquisite intricacy of the female body. As an Italian artist, Emanuele has an idyllic regard for the sacred nature of sensuality. For this series, she cast  breath-taking muse Giuvi Palazzi to portray a diverse landscape of nude skin and shifting shapes. From beginning to end, this editorial makes good on the promise of it’s title….leaving the reader with bated breath, even after the last image. Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer: Emanuele Cassina

Model: Giuvi Palazzi

Welcome to ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, our newest fashion story in the Fall Flight saga. Artistic vision of photographer Mariana Garcia and Art Director Rik Bracho, the series is a compilation of dark and brooding studio portraits; featuring exotic stunner Cristina Piccone. All new talents to The Libertine, this great team managed to strike a perfect pitch between thought and feeling, logic and emotion, head and heart…a balanced blend of captivating compilation and enigmatic energy. Beauty pro Sandra Bracho-Hyland smoothed  the finishing touches onto the story with finesse, and clean grooming accents. There is something about the doe eyes and dewy lashes, in that ethereal light…something majestic. Enjoy!

Credits

Photography: Mariana Garcia 

Art Direction : Rik Bracho

Model : Cristina Piccone

Makeup/Hair :  Sandra Bracho-Hyland

The Libertine is thrilled to bring you our first story from artist extraordinaire, Kesler Tran (often featured on Treats! Our magazine ideal). This editorial, entitled ‘The Falling Leaves’, stars breath-taking, fresh faces Lotta Kaijanto and Hanna Reetta Luukkainen (both @ Kismet). Time seems to arrest for a final flare of sublime youthfulness; a warm renaissance of inquisition. Explore the liberty and tenderness captured on this idyllic afternoon in fall. Styling and beauty were a collaboration by the 3 team members; resulting in a series that sets the lens ablaze with stunning contrasts and an air of peaceful release.

Credits

Photographer: Kesler Tran 

Models: Lotta Kaijanto and Hanna Reetta Luukkainen @ Kismet

Photographer Stefano Fabbri works with an incredibly precise team of seasoned pros to create a dynamic studio series of fierce, modern flexion. Model Caroline Kristiansen morphs from soft curves to sharp angles with subtle shifts of energy and closely conforming wardrobe
 ensembles. ‘In The Cut’ features grooming adaptations by editorial artist Serena Congiu. The combination of sharp contrasts, low maintenance beauty and alluring active wear, produce a pure fluidity of motion throughout the images. Stefano, assisted by Pietro Frizzi, intimated with beautiful proclivity for sensual portraits, the mercurial nature of the female muse in her relation to inspiring the artist. The Libertine has the pleasure of exclusively sharing this shoot with you, as part of our fall flight series…enjoy!

Credits
Photographer: Stefano Fabbri
Model: Caroline Kristiansen @ Major Models Milano
Make-up & Hair: Serena Congiu
Photographer Assistant: Pietro Frizzi

Photographer Evgeniya Boyarskaya returns to The Libertine with  ’Broke Down Palace’; a gorgeous new exclusive, to kick off our Spring Fling series! As a 2nd time guest to our zine, Evgeniya has formulated a transcendent new shoot with wispy eastern stunner, Evgeniya Sizanyuk. The pair took to Paris, haunting the skeletons of historical edifices and the deserted  grounds, sprawling out from them in every direction. The result, is an elegant series of subtle sophistocation and intrigue.  Enjoy!

Interview with the Artist

Where is your home?

I live in Moscow. It’s very much like NY; a good balance of living and working.

How did you get into photography?

It wasn’t my dream originally. I got in to it by chance. At the beginning of my exploration, I didn’t really like the results. Things have come so far, that these days, I’m content and focused on creating every picture.

Did you go to school to study photography?

I didn’t attend a speciallty school; however, school is where I learned how to use a camera. Later in life, my husband taught me bout using studio lighting.

What are some other hobbies?

Currently, I am studying art history. I find it extremely interesting. The education includes much more than the history of arts only, it is really one history of the world. Recently, I’ve become fond of weight lifting!!! Besides being good for muscles and overall health, it makes my long trips with heavy photo equipment bags easier.

How long have you been a photographer?

4 years..

How would you describe your style?

My background has been mostly taking beauty portraiture. I work almost exclusively in studios, and I like to feature porcelain, shining skin. Some of my new fashion work displays another style; in new work, I like to show not only a beautiful model, but a beautiful landscape too.

What type of cameras do you shoot with?

It is always Nikon for me. I used to shoot on a D40, with a d90 for practicing and studying the artistry. For a long time after that, I worked with a d700. These days, I pack a Df and Nikon D700. It is always digital cameras for me…I don`t like to work with film (although, I do like how it looks).

If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?

50mm (it can do everything) but I like 105mm too!!

A favorite website and/or blog you visit often?

Etoday.ru is for my breakfast ritual, like newspaper, but about fashion shoots. I read Style.com and frequently turn to Google!

Dream person/thing to photograph?

My husband. But it’s an unrealistic aspiration. He doesn’t like having his photo taken and he never has, ha. So, if I can’t shoot my husband, I would settle for Leonardo DiCaprio.

I’ve learned the most from…

Life

What are you still learning?

Everything.

Where you’ll find me on a Friday night at 9 p.m…

So many different variations and possibilities…a bar, chill-out or another meeting spot…however, I think at home entertaining friends is the most likely.

Your favorite film (movie) of all time?

Head in the clouds

Which five words would your friends use to describe you?

Very strange, very-very strange.

And the last question; if you had one wish…

Oh no! have so many wishes…maybe: self-evolution.

Website:

www.eboyarskaya.com

Enchanting french sprite, Mathilde Frachon, joins forces with Libertine All-star, Akila Berjaoui, to create a sleepy and sultry story of disarming feminine vulnerability. Mathilde (who has appeared in countless international publications such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Interview Magazine and more) has a way of transporting audiences with the depth of her gaze and the sweet, childlike freshness to her beauty. Complimented effortlessly by Akila’s candid style, Mathilde’s sparkling vivacity emanates through each frame. Stylist Elle Packham selected flirty, modern pieces to compliment the relaxed hair and beauty looks created by Rae Boriboun. The series is the second addition to our Spring Fling compilation…and kicks off our new season at The Libertine with fervent excitement for the inevitable industry developments to come this spring. Enjoy!

Credits
Photography: Akila Berjaoui
Stylist: Elle Packham
Model: Mathilde Frachon @ Chic
Hair: Rae Boriboun

For our second fashion story from L.A. photographer Lucas Passmore, the team set out on an exhibition into the untamed Californian wilderness; in pursuit of love, happiness and the setting sun. This spirited jaunt around the countryside perfectly encapsulates the fresh, vernal aire of spring that we are heartily huffing over here at The Libertine! Models Angelina Bordeaux, Tom Sheahan and Austin Victoria effortlessly embody the carefree, bohemian love-children of the open road. Dressed in generous and contrasting layers, selected by stylist Sean Panella, our models embrace their shared journey as an opportunity to create memories and lasting beauty. It’s our pleasure to share the gorgeous series with you, as part of our latest collection. Enjoy!

Credits

 Photography: Lucas Passmore

Models: Angelina Bordeaux, Tom Sheahan and Austin Victoria

Stylist: Sean Panella

Saged Italian photographer, Marco Michieletto returns to The Libertine for our Spring Fling series, with a gorgeous new story entitled ‘Gone’. The editorial marries timeless photography with elegantly artistic nudity, to portray the sacredness of a young woman’s private moments lost in thought. Entrancing beauty, Elena Fortina, embodies the beguiled muse with effortless grace.  The spectator is invited to share in this peaceful musing, arrested in time, between two artists and the ether. Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer: Marco Michieletto

Model: Elena Fortina

Post production: Luca Cadamuro

As the Libertine unveils the latest collection in our Spring Fling series; we have the pleasure of introducing brilliant new contributor, Benjamin Askinas to our readership. Benjamin may be a new talent to The Libertine, but he is no novice in the fashion game! Having mastered everything from still life, to beauty, to editorial…Benjamin set his sights on The Libertine to publish this gorgeous, personal exploration of the relationship between art and the power of feminine charisma. The anatomical series studies idyllic beauty, Nikki Haroldson , in a succession of straight forward and double exposure portraits that capitalize on her tremendous versatility. Joining seasoned stylist Jordan Douglas and beauty pro Alexa Hernandez, our team attains a transcendent quality with the editorial, which reaches beyond the scope of fashion to illuminate the more elusive qualities of the human spirit. This story is one to save and revisit. Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer: Benjamin Askinas

Model: Nikki Haroldson @ Photogenics

Stylist: Jordan Douglas

Make-up: Alexa Hernandez

‘Style Is Eternal’, comprises our latest studio series in our Spring Fling Collection. While many artists have mastered the fine details of shooting on location….it can be much more involved to create a dynamic editorial when shooting only one face (and against a bare wall at that). Opinions at the Libertine have been overwhelmingly adulatory since the moment we laid eyes on the gorgeous composition of these images. The unforgettable Natalia Bieganska simply stupefies with her smoldering command of the lens; and visual mastermind, Paolo Santambrogio, relentlessly pursues her ardor without a single misstep. Sophisticated basics we’re selected to complement the clean composure of the story, by cutting edge fashion oracle Alessandro Buzzi; with clean grooming enhancements, resulting from the collaboration of the extremely precise Marco Minunno (hair) and Seiko Nishigori (beauty). We couldn’t be more thrilled to reveal this latest augmentation to our blooming publication! Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer: Paolo Santambrogio

Model: Natalia Bieganska @ NEXT Milan

Stylist: Alessandro Buzzi

Hair: Marco Minunno

Makeup: Seiko Nishigori

We welcome back photographer Tawfick Espriella with a new studio editorial that features two of the beautiful contestants from Top Model Colombia. Newcomers Diana Marin and Camila Quintero have already worked together a fair amount on the Colombian fashion scene; and it definitely shows through their synergistic vibe. Emulating subtle strength, and graceful sensuality, these femmes lend sleek composition to the series; while bringing their unique flavors. The Libertine remains a faithful fan of Tawfick’s work, and collaborators. This is his second exclusive piece for our publication, and we we’re thrilled to include him again! Enjoy!

Photography: Tawfick Espriella

www.Tawfickphotography.com

Tumblr: www.Tawfick.tumblr.com

Models: Diana Marin and Camila Quintero