Inspiration

This concept would involve rather strong Victorian overtones due to nature of the masquerade theme and could entitle Victorian-esque clothing, however it could be as minimal as simply the typical masquerade mask, shown to the right.

Either way the makeup design elements will be intricate and will be an very important element of this shoot. The designs themselves will of course be open to debate as I'm sure stylist students will have a much better grasp of this subject than me, and better ideas to accompany their designs.

I was looking for a number of sources to gain inspiration and I stumbled upon a few music videos that have a winteresque thematic theme to them.

Tonight, Tonight by The Smashing Pumpkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsZYqaSc4cU

Nobodies by Marilyn Manson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi5nTb-NRFU

Sonne by Rammstein
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfHlA3fmJG0

Despite the music not being to my taste the fact that I could remember the videos implies they do have an original and captivating style. Again these are very rough guidelines.

It is quite hard to decided whether to follow the humor orientated deliberately staged style of Tonight, Tonight video or the more dark and grim surrondings of the latter two. Again I am open to new ideas and concepts this is simply initial research and does not have to be integrated into the concept.

Initial Shoot Idea and Concepts: Winter Night Masquerade

I was initially rather clueless concerning my fashion shoot concepts however after countless nights huddled to the radiator due to the Siberian weather conditions finally an idea was conjured. My initial concept would be that of a "Winter night masquerade." This would consist of a number of masked models that would personify elements of winter, perhaps characters such as Jack Frost however through a number of concept sketches I could create a more fitting or captivating setting and cast of characters. I am of course more than willing to take on any concepts, designs or ideas to further enrich this shoot. It would require extensive use of styling, makeup design, lighting and props and I would like to collaborate with someone more accustomed and wise in these areas. Again this idea is still in its infancy and there will be a much more in depth analysis into the idea in the very near future.