MODA Lookbook Episode 1: The Outsiders.
Welcome to Episode 1 of MODA Blog’s Lookbook series! We wanted to offer our wonderful team the opportunity to create and direct more editorial content for your viewing pleasure. Completely student styled, modelled and produced, the MODA Lookbook hopes to inspire, empower and challenge the talent of our community. Keep your eye out for more lookbooks coming soon~!
For our first Lookbook, we drew inspiration from S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, and its film adaptation by Francis Coppola. MODA Blog brought six models to 63rd Street Beach to bring our vision to life: one of solidarity, togetherness and vitality. Channeling the Americana trend we’ve seen on the runways this past season, we hope to transport you all into our story of playful kinship.
We also extend a gracious thank you to our six wonderful models who bared the near freezing temperatures by the lake as well as our wonderful Creative Director, Natalia Rodriguez, who beautifully captured the nostalgia and cinematic flair of The Outsiders despite the not-so-scenic conditions.
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One for the Money: Model JR Ansera shows off his moves in a Mickey Stands by Uniqlo T-Shirt, Calvin Klein shirt, Old Navy denim jacket and Champion Belt. Pants and shoes are model’s own.
““They grew up on the outside of society. They weren’t looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.””
Cherry Girls: Models Malaika Mathias, Havilland Firoz, Katherina Mashka Hitchock playfully explore the beach in the season’s best denim and leather.
Beach Spreading: Sturdy boots and Denim and leather outerwear are fall staples in the windy city. From Left to Right: Havilland Firoz, Shourya Mukherjee, Malaika Mathias.
““You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want.””
Stick with us: Model Havilland Firoz takes on the elements in a beanie from H&M, Leather Biker from Forever 21, Shirt and Gloves are Stylist’s own.
Dilly Dally: Shourya Mukherjee channels Dallas in a Kooples Leather Jacket, H&M Flannel, WF Black tee, Rings by Vitaly and Pendant from H&M.
Catcher in the Rye: Model David Naples channels Ponyboy in an H&M Leather biker, flannel is Editor’s. White T-shirt is model’s own.
““Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold””
Summer Days, Drifting Away: Models David Naples, JR Ansera and Katherine Mashka Hitchock hit the books next to the beach.
Beanie Baby: Malaika Mathias wears Tommy Hilfiger Sweater, Old Navy Denim Jacket, and E Specialties beanie. Flannel is editor’s.
Windy Woman: Katherine Mashka Hitchcock challenges the wind in Uniqlo Button down shirt, and Thrifted patchwork Denim Jacket. T-shirt is model’s own.
““Stay Gold.””
Outfield: Shourya and David prove that Leather bikers dressed up or down are all anyone needs for the season. For that greaser look, prepare hair with Jojoba or Tea-tree oil before applying Pomade generously.
Cast and Crew:
Codirectors: Natalia Rodriguez, Andrew Chang
Styling: Elizabeth Winkler, Yvonne Yu, Andrew Chang
Hair and Makeup: Jennie Liu, Yvonne Yu, Elizabeth Winkler
Models: David Naples, Havilland Firoz, JR Ansera, Katherine Mashka Hitchcock, Malaika Mathias, Shourya Mukherjee.
Photographed by Natalia Rodriguez, see more of her work here.
