Carl Jan Cruz striped shirt, Alyanna Ferrer chore jacket, MüüHaa denim jeans
Of solo excursions and life seen through screens
What’s the new world like? Isolated. Almost dystopian. Much of it, seen only through screens. In “Liminal Spaces,” fashion photographer Wilmark Jolindon navigates a part of this new world with model Elys Lim.
In the same way the editorial leans into in-between, unguarded moments, it makes use of a different perspective: “[We’re treading] the line between voyeurism and the subtle fascination with what people do when unobserved,” explains Jolindon, pointing to CCTV footage as material and the deliberate use of candid takes.
Maison Margiela shirt, Comme des Garçons Homme cropped trousers, Saint Laurent shoes
Kelvin Morales suit and Phalaenopsis lapel pin, Saint Laurent tuxedo shirt and Chelsea boots
To add, stylist Jones Palteng uses this space to revisit a common scenario in quarantine: the desire to strike a balance between dressing practically and dressing up to feel good. Those familiar with the scenario know that it’s a way to try and make sense of the repetitive and mundane.
In keeping with the fashion that’s utilitarian, pared down with just a touch of whimsy, makeup artist Janell Capuchino and hairstylist Mycke Arcano, play down boy beauty as well (save for the cameo appearance of a prosthetic fairy ear).
Alyanna Ferrer half vest, Raf Simons shirt Comme des Garçons Homme oversized trousers, Saint Laurent shoes
“What a
lovely
surprise
to finally
discover
how un-lonely
being
alone
can be.”
– Ellen Burstyn
Alyanna Ferrer paneled polo
MüüHaa bucket hat and pinstripe vest, Rosbert Villar face mask, Maison Margiela trousers
Left: MüüHaa pinstripe coat, Ha.Mü x Basic Movement face mask, Prada trousers, Saint Laurent shoes. Right: MüüHaa button down shirt, denim jeans, and leather bag, Ambush turtleneck, Kelvin Morales silk scarf (worn as bag accessory) Rosbert Villar face mask.
There’s more like “Liminal Space” from artists steadily creating during quarantine. Tap ahead for Werk From Home: A Drag Editorial and Through the Looking Glass: A Lockdown Beauty Editorial.
Photography Wilmark Jolindon
Final Art and Layout Alexandra Lara
Styling Jones Palteng
Makeup Janell Capuchino
Hair Mycke Arcano
Model Elys Lim