Moving Images
Photography-and-animation duo Pamela Reed and Matthew Rader of Reed + Rader use the phrase “augmented reality” to describe their work, which is part high-concept fashion photography, part digital video. For W, they animated runway looks with models playfully moving alongside futuristic graphics. “Fashion has always been great at dreaming up fantasies with whimsical characters,” Reed says.
Silk/wool argyle jacket, $3,560, and pants, $1,695, poplin embroidered shirt, $995, at Select Prada Boutiques, prada.com
Dandelion printed organza dress with invisible tulle inserts & trumpet sleeve, pale silver flat & 3D Dandelion embroidery and hand massaged collar, mirrored plexi visor, pale silver T-bar Horseshoe sandals with 3D dandelion embroidery, available at alexandermcqueen.com
Black “Skyline Chicago” Sweatshirt in Satin, $3,150, at Balenciaga Los Angeles, CA, 310.854.0557; Mint Coated Silk Parachute Pants, $2,150, similar styles available at Balenciaga New York, 212.206.0872 ; Enamel and Resin Cactus Earrings in Etang $435, similar styles available at Mona Moore, Venice, CA, 310.452.4070; Suede and Lambskin Driver Gloves in Storm, $555, Light Brown Crocodile Bobine Sandals, $5,650, similar styles available at Balenciaga New York, 212.206.0872
From left: Guido jacket, $3,470, and trousers, $1,785, at Neiman Marcus, LA and FashionIsland Christian Louboutin shoes, christianlouboutin.com; Powder Gun dress, $5,950, at Carla Martinengo, Christian Louboutin shoes, christianlouboutin.com; Roseterrier dress, $12,400, at Opening Ceremony, Christian Louboutin shoes, christianlouboutin.com
From left: Black wool and gold embroidered cape (price upon request), black lace dress, $2,845, black bra and bottom, gold plated earrings with lace underlay and glass jewels, $496, black lace mini clutch, $1,795, black suede and elastic mid-calf boots, $1,575, at select Dolce & Gabbana Boutiques, 1.877.70.DGUSA, dolcegabbana.it;
Tulle and gold embroidered bustier (price upon request), black bra, wool and gold embroidered skirt (price upon request), black satin headband with resin roses and Swarovski crystals, $710, earrings, black suede and elastic booties, $1,225, at select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques, 1.877.70.DGUSA, dolcegabbana.it;
Black mesh corset dress with applique adornment (price upon request), black body suit, black tulle veil, $1,195, earrings, black suede heels with lace lining, $995, at select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques, 1-877-70-DGUSA, dolcegabbana.it
From left: Lacquered hand knit zip front jacket, $1,250, leather paneled pant with waxed treatment, $1,050, leather Kim Bootie, $695, at Alexander Wang, New York, 212.977.9683 or alexanderwang.com; Leather puffer vest with removable hood, $1,595, merino wool magnified fishnet long sleeve turtleneck, $795, slouchy lambskin bonded pant, $995, leather Kim bootie, $695, at Alexander Wang, New York, 212.977.9683 or alexanderwang.com; Perfecto Hybrid Jacket with bonded leather interior, $1,450, merino wool magnified fishnet long sleeve turtleneck, $795, Trompe L’oeil pant, $495, leather Kim bootie, $695, at Alexander Wang New York 212.977.9683 or alexanderwang.com
From left: Animal print blazer, $3,820, long tiered brown print gown (price available upon request), brown elbow length leather gloves, $460, brown brushed leather pump with buckle, $1,445, at Roberto Cavalli boutiques; Long plumage print cape (price available upon request), tiered plumage print dress with black straps (price available upon request), black python pump with buckle, $2,285, at Roberto Cavalli boutiques
