Rag Report: Lovely Layers

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

In this month’s “Teen Vogue,” Caroline and Molly are two models who are ready to embrace the chilly month of November. Photographer Paul Wetherell, with the help of hair and make up stylists Martin Cullen and Hiromi Ueda, capture this bizarre sense of style in an eight-page photo shoot with a blank backdrop and layers upon layers of clothing.

Model Caroline is posed facing the ground and is placed against a white background. Since the clothing in this image is a bit out of the ordinary, the contrast between the two items is decent. While her hair and manicure are fully tamed, her outrageous outfit is another story. The oversized poncho and overalls create a casual style. But, Wetherell makes it seem as though Caroline is literally going to fall over due to the heaviness of her clothing.

The second model, Molly, bends down as she looks off the screen. Molly brings a sense of playfulness to the shoot as her facial expression is somewhat confused yet she is twirling her hair. She is wearing multi-colored pants with a forest green stripe down the middle, a woolen hat, and a shorted pea coat. The dark November colors that pop out of this specific photo give the shoot a more fall feel. Even though Molly wears items on the lighter side, she is still preparing for the brisk fall weather.

The final image brings some fun into such a serious atmosphere. Wetherell captures Caroline in a simple pose where she is to her right but her head is turned towards the camera. Her half smile is a big improvement from the rest of the photos. The clothing is a bit simpler compared to the previous images. A simple blue button up is paired with a dark blue skirt. The shearling leather jacket and earmuffs adds a sense of warmth (during winter) to this photo. Although the backdrop is still white, Wetherell captures both the beauty of the clothing and the playfulness that is shown in the models.

-Stephanie Smith