Speaking of
crafty, Janai takes on the night, teaming up with photographer Amanda Austin and
Margo Regan to create a series of conspicuous beauties for Deluxx Digital magazine. The use of textured environments and the vignette nature of car
headlights brought a mysterious life to the final selects from this series. Janai
took the theme ‘Clashing Prints’ (one of this seasons predicted trends) and
added a fast-fashion edge by dressing it head to toe. Tailored suits, skirts
and accessories take on a new appearance when constructed in such organic
prints. Ranging from florals to moonscapes, the over all colour palette was a
kaleidoscope of natures own tones. The strong prints came from recognisably key
designers like Lisa Ho, Gucci, Zimmerman, Romance Was Born and Just Cavalli.
However included some more obscure brands such as Karmatique, Steele, Kobe Husk
and Ms Fitz. The overall grittiness of the final images adds to the consistent
textures from apparel, to hair, to environment. Even the posing of beautiful
model Katarina brought a sensual layer of ‘Tropical Heat’ grit to the shoot.
