My 'War Horse' Story

 

Okay, so you may have heard of the War Horse film, and if you're cultured you may have heard of the War Horse stage production. What you probably don't know is that both are based on the War Horse book, which I found out last night is going to be translated into Afrikaans by my father, Kobus Geldenhuys (he also did Harry Potter. Swag.)

Naturally this sparked many thoughts of fashion... Earlier this year, Esquire did an editorial with the star of the WH film Jeremy Irvine. The shoot was all about the new season clothes coming fresh out the box and... Wait! Hold the phone... I did a shoot by the same theme for Ultimate PV's September 2011 issue. Literally the same concept. It's clear Esquire is stealing my ideas. (Please note the sarcasm in that statement.) seriously though, take a look at these...

 

BOX FRESH starring Jeremy Irvine. Styled by Catherine Hayward and photographed by Dan Burn-Forti. From Esquire February 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPRING UNWRAPPED starring Morgan Wolf. Styled by Daniël Geldenhuys and photographed by Kim Swarts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you see the resemblance? Sure, the Esquire one looks a little cooler because they had a budget and stuff, but ours is just as awesome.

Moving on. I know I've got to stop referencing Vogue editorials, but I can't help myself. For their November 2011 issue, Grace Coddington styled the most amazing War Horse inspired shoot. I'm not gonna tell you how great it is - these pictures speak for themselves.

 

CALL IN THE CAVALRY starring Arizona Muse and Jeremy Irvine. Styled by Grace Coddington and photographed by David Sims.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Missibaba Memories.

This is a shoot I styled just over a year ago for my school’s digital magazine: ULTIMATE. It’s an accessories shoot featuring merchandise from South African label Missibaba. The model is Esther van Zyl (the next big thing in acting) and the photographer is the incomparable Kim Swarts.

The shoes, belts, earrings and necklaces are all made from leather and are sure to delight anyone with an appetite for fun in fashion. A huge fan of the label myself, I’m not going to try and convince you to join the club, I’ll just let the pieces speak for themselves…  

 

In these sweltering summer days, style minimal basics with leather and suede accessories from one of South Africa’s hottest designers, Missibaba.

Leather bird mask, price on request, leather ‘feather’ shoulder piece, R2400 both Missibaba; dress, Milla at YDE.

Fan earrings R300, peacock pendant necklace R550, Bronco belt, R1050,Nevada beach bags, R675 each, all Missibaba; floral print dress, YDE

From left: striped appliqué possum bag, R3300, black zigzag printed prairie clutch R2790, African waxed cotton possum bag R2400, black Seraphine sandals R800, all Missibaba; dress, Milla at YDE

Tasseled Gaucho bag R3700, sweetie necklace, R200, both Missibaba; wayfarers, stylist’s own; top, American Eagle Outfitters; shorts, rt at Mr Price

Hand-painted orchid headpiece R1450, skinny spotty belts R450 each, all Missibaba; shirt, Port at YDE

Hand-embroidered fan clutch R3100, flower belt worn as headpiece, price on request, both Missibaba; shirt, Port at YDE

Clockwise from top: small wallet R550, small Wild West wallet R690, small Wild West wallet R690, all Missibaba; floral print dress, YDE.

Striped appliqué possum bag R3300, Missibaba; dress, Milla at YDE

Peacock cut-out possum bag R3600, sweetie necklace R200, Freya sandals R700, all Missibaba; wayfarers, stylist’s own; top, American Eagle Outfitters; shorts, rt at Mr Price

Teardrop necklace R1200, suede hand-cut gloves, price on request, both Missibaba; top, model’s own.

Model: Esther Van Zyl. Director of photography: Kim Swarts. Fashion and layout editor: Daniël Geldenhuys. Shot on location in and around the Missibaba workshop in Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa.

Shop the latest Missibaba collections at missibaba.com.

You may also have noticed it’s the subject of my latest header…

First Shot

A good friend of mine is considering a career in modelling. We’ve shot many fashion stories together, but she’s usually the one behind the camera. So these pictures have a lot of first shots: mine as a photographer and hers as a model. I’m pretty pleased with the end result. (The sequin chilli dress in the last shot makes quite the impression.)

Model: Kim Swarts

Stylist & Photographer: Daniël Geldenhuys

Hair & Make-up: Sarah Howard-Browne