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As with almost any new creative endeavor, there comes with it the fear that one’s skill set is not developed enough or broad enough to bring a project together exactly as it has been imagined. Luckily, in addition to a three (three!) model accessory shoot, there was also the joy of working with some of the most wildly capable artists that I know. With a shared vision and true teamwork, I was feeling very much empowered to put my insecurities behind me and get down to business.

Accessories have risen to the occasion when called upon to become frequent statement pieces for many an ensemble, and highlighting them in a creative manner was a no-brainer, especially with such a beautiful, colorful, and obvious theme running through the pieces. To do justice to the beauty of these items, we had to step up the makeup game; between Mel’s colorful designs and Alex’s steady hand and his hawk’s eye for design, Ben, Maya, and Rieko ended up looking as vibrant as the stuff of dreams.