Rag Report: The Good, the Bad, and the Furry

Rag Report dives under the covers of fashion publications to rant or rave about all the glossy goodness.

In this month’s issue of Elle, photographer Kt Auleta channels The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, motorcycle culture, and bohemian style to showcase fur pieces in the spread “Easy Riders.”

The lighting in the photographs gives the shoot a Western feel. It looks as though the models are in the open, airy plains of the West. The black color and texture of the model’s dress draws the eye in, especially when placed against the light, open background. The metal belt adds a tough, biker-chick edge.

Here the model’s clothing and position conjure up images of Clint Eastwood in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The hat and boots are reminiscent of a cowboy yet the model still looks strong and dominant.

Not showing a model’s head is an unusual technique, but in this photo it works. The model’s body extends off the page and this puts the emphasis on the fur jacket and the rest of the clothing. The dried wheat and grass on the ground and the furs again lend the pictures a certain Western, easy-living attitude.

-Jessica Dysart