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Hyena men

202402 / 04

The editorial

08 photographs / 2024

The concept

Magic & transformation.

A study connecting the visual reference of the hyena men with Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Puck and the transformation of reality become a starting point for exploring generous volumes, layering and geometric silhouettes.

I made the trousers and grey sweater featured in the editorial. The other garments and accessories are part of the styling.

Concept, design, pattern cutting & garment making
Emilio Lopez
Creative direction & styling
Emilio Lopez
Photography collaboration
Luda Pellat
Model
Manuela Silveira
Behind the image

The process

01 / Connections

The artist’s notebook brings together references, associations and initial ideas. Magic and transformation connect the two starting points of the project.

02 / The collection in drawings

The illustrations explore proportions, layers and colour variations. The research moves from collage to a family of silhouettes.

03 / Garment studies

The trousers laid flat and fitted on the body show their volume and how the garment behaves when worn.