What is beauty? In the Winter issue of IMAGE Magazine, on sale now, creative director Lawson Mpame and director Itchey Drew capture a diverse and unique collective whose lives and industries have been individually shaped by perceptions of beauty, including model Sioux Carroll, who shares how her journey with beauty has changed and evolved her perspective and what beauty means to her.
Creative Director’s Notes
The Age Of Beauty
“We want to show that beauty is timeless it doesn’t stop as we age. There is true beauty in ageing gracefully.” – Lawson Mpame and Itchey Drew
Where do you see or find beauty in your life?
In my grandchildren.
What does the word “beauty” mean to you?
Beauty is what you value, and nurture to blossom.
What has been your personal journey with your own beauty?
Tough experiences that culminate in a place of contentment in life’s journey.
Did anything change about your approach to beauty while you were on this project?
Through the project, I observed beauty and was in awe of how diverse beauty is.
What is your favourite thing about yourself?
My big toe. I love to laugh, I find joy in making others laugh too.
Is there anything you wish you could tell your younger self?
Don’t waste your energy in dark places. Follow the light.
What’s the one thing you find very beautiful or attractive in others?
People with a zest or passion for life.
What do you love about yourself?
Acceptance. Embrace with grace what the universe delivers. I’m in a place of contentment.
Creative director Lawson Mpame. Director Itchey Drew. Photography by Wiktoria Bialas and Mark Sosiak. Art Director: Lawson Mpame, Director of photography: Itchey Drew. Lighting: Mark Sosiak, lighting assistants: Denise Kavunov and Fabiola Melo. Stylist: Lorna Spaine. Hair: Maria Whiting. Make-up: Jessy Malone. Choreographer: Jessie Thompson. Runner: Max Korol. Location: D-Light Studios. Set: Ten Four and We Are Platinum. Clothing: French Connection and Primark. Special thanks to Camerakit.ie.
IMAGE Winter 2023
The Winter issue of IMAGE is here, and festive sparkles are on our mind, from our fashion shoot full of party-ready pieces to the home of jeweller Chupi Sweetman-Durney which is full of glinting gold. Plus, we learn how to make the most of festive leftovers, and are planning a winter break to remember. Plus: * Big knits * Cool corduroy * In studio with Pearl Reddington * Audrey Hepburn’s Irish connections * Confidence at work * A Kilimanjaro adventure * Beauty gifts to give yourself * Practical magic * A ski retreat with a difference * Weekend escapes * and so much more…
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