David Lachapelle, Photographer, New York

Description

A fashion editorial features a woman in a floor-length, silver sequined gown with a high neckline, standing on a black and white striped prop. The background is filled with tan, red, and black geometric props and five male gymnasts wearing white leotards. Three of the gymnasts are performing acrobatic poses on the left side, with two more doing handstands on the right. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a twilight sky of pink and blue hues in the background. A large black object resembling an artillery piece is visible atop one of the structures. The composition has a surreal, theatrical quality due to the unusual juxtaposition of fashion and gymnastic elements.