Whatevr Magazine
Barnum is dead
Apr 2025
Barnum is dead for Whatevr Magazine is a monochromatic fashion editorial that prioritizes avant-garde silhouettes and sculptural textiles. Photographed by Austn Fisher, the series explores high-contrast portraiture and dramatic movement, featuring performances by Bimini and Tayce. The editorial leans into a surreal aesthetic, combining theatrical wardrobe choices with precise, graphic makeup looks. The project captures a distinct tension between soft, diffused studio lighting and moody, low-key chiaroscuro techniques. Styling by Douglas Miller emphasizes elaborate constructions—ranging from spiked projections and voluminous capes to structured corsetry—while hair by Takumi Horiwaki and makeup by Natsumi Narita provide the necessary precision to ground the surreal imagery. Movement direction by Liam John introduces dynamic energy, bridging the gap between static fashion photography and performance art.
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