Elle Magazine (Italy) - Lavori In Corsi
19 August 2008

Set against an industrial looking landscape amongst yellow bobcats and dump trunks, this shoot by Italian Elle is cleverly titled “Lavori in Corsi” which translates to “Works in Progress”. 

The look is sculptural, body conscious and features unexpected high shine details. The waist is highlighted with belts or in clothing shape to create a strong warrior silhouette. 

Allowing the shapes of the styling to take focus, the colours are demure in asphalt grey, smudged black, post war ration brown and putty. 

 

Photographer Alexei Hay has found a great muse in Barbara Garcia. Her angular features compliment the style of shoot perfectly, creating a striking, strong presence rather than playing up her beauty. 

The hair styling team of Tony Chavez and Trucco Yumi have created a severe bonnet headpiece that spurts forth a long black ponytail whip like in its shape. - Kate Vandermeer