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Fashion Film: 1 Velvet Mourning

by Joseph Lally on 19 June 2012

Joseph Lally's dark and provocative new work depicts an actress who becomes haunted by the murders of Sharon Tate and Robert Kennedy and seeks to reexamine her own explosive relationship with her psychotic husband. In the director's own words. 'This is an exploration of a taboo: the primal connection between orgasm and the death wish.'

Joseph Lally's dark and provocative new work depicts an actress who becomes haunted by the murders of Sharon Tate and Robert Kennedy and seeks to reexamine her own explosive relationship with her psychotic husband. In the director's own words. 'This is an exploration of a taboo: the primal connection between orgasm and the death wish.'

Concept and Direction:
Performance:
Lydia Hearst, John Kenney, Lino Meiries
Styling:
Kithe Brewster
Hair:
Valentino Longo
Make-up:
Cheyenne
Styling Assistance:
Sergio Alain Barrios
Fashion Credits:
All jewelry: Rodrigo Otazu; Velvet hat with grosgrain trim: vintage; Long silk gown: Rubin Chapelle; White fur coat: Simonetta Ravizza; Leather gloves: LaCrasia; Bra: Zang Toi; Black leather shorts: Kithe Brewster Collection; Red Sequin dress with Rodrigo Otazu jeweled detail: Kithe Brewster Collection; Navy pinstripe suit: Edward Sexton Bespoke; Mens dress shirt: Calvin Klein Collection; Silk tie: Billionaire Boys; Sunglasses Chopard; Navy silk chiffon gown with floral ruched back: Kithe Brewster Collection; Men's nude brief: Kithe Brewster Collection; One shoulder silk chiffon gown: Kithe Brewster Collection; Mask: custom; Black velvet dress with lace encased embroidery: Kithe Brewster Collection; Navy beaded cocktail dress: Zang Toi; Mens suit: Burberry London; Ivory silk organza scarf: Kithe Brewster Collection; Vintage mens plaid boxer

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