Kristin Cofer, the photographer who shot both Gypsy Melody and Cirque de Soixante Six for the Painfully Hip Design Collective is amazing. Not only is she my new favorite person for letting me crash in her SF Bay Area apartment for an entire fucking week, she is also the most passionate, kind and lovely person I have gotten to know in a long time. Oh, and did I mention how talented she is?? You won’t know the extent until you check out her blog: Hiss and Hearse.
This shoot was just…. I can’t even explain. We rolled up to the location, a gigantic warehouse in a really gnarly part of Oakland, vaguely fearing for our lives. Until we walked in the door and were greeted by the warmest pair of beautiful people, Gooby and Dusty, who dress like they live in a Tim Burton movie that hasn’t yet been made. And the building itself? An ENDLESS array of creep out possibilities. See for yourself.
Photography by Kristin Cofer
Makeup by Padi Arvin
Models: Dee Larsen and Jillian Oliver
Jewelry by Heresy Designs
Styling by me
Some clothing from Alicia Black of Babyfoot Vintage (just ask about purchase)
Special thanks to Dusty and Goby at the eerie and unmissable Favors Estate Liquidation in Oakland.
Tomorrow there will be more Kristin art. She took my portrait yesterday and, well, it turns out? She is incapable of taking a bad picture. Not really sure how that works.
Right on ambo. This is my favorite shoot your crew has crafted yet. Reminds me of my main man Terry Richardson. I like any fashion shoot where it makes you want to be there…and that looked like some mushroom induced hunting lounge. Dig that.
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These are so great!
How gorgeous are those photos?! The two top ones are my favourites. They’re right out of W.
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Thank you for the sweet compliments Amber, I had such a fun time collaborating and am going to miss you!
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I cannot agree more. Kristin is amazing; I feel lucky to know her. She’s got incredible talent for both photography and design at a young tender age. I’m proud to call her my faux sister.
xoxo
Julie
so lux and dripping with cool!
amazing. takes my breath away.
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All right, those are nightmare-ish creepy, except for the last one (must be because of the pink haha). But creepy in a good way.:)
-meream
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Fan-fucking-tastic. Pardon my French. I heart Jillian’s bowl cut. You are amazing when it comes to ideas, props, accessories, styling, and overall vision.
great photos! nice blog!
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I love raggedy ann!
http://www.twolia.com/shop
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Oh my gosh, the shot with the dolls – so creepy! Yet beautiful all the same.
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gorgeous x 1,000,000. stunning and jaw-dropping and everything. LOVE.
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Amazing. takes my breath away.
Thank you.
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