New York Fashion Week SS 2013...Dorothea

Dorothea Barth Jorgensen, after 3.1 Phillip Lim, NYC, September 2012.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Dorothea

Dorothea Barth Jorgensen, after Léonard, Paris, March 2012.

I find it a bit tricky to photograph all black street style but when there are different textures involved, like the leather detailing on Dorothea's coat and her furry scarf (+ beautiful make-up), it makes it so much easier.

Recreate Dorothea's Look (kind of):

DKNY funnel neck coat with leather trim or Smythe leather trimmed duster coat 

London Fashion Week AW 2012....Backstage at Margaret Howell

Backstage at Margaret Howell, London, Sunday 19 February 2012.

Low ponytails pulled effortlessly to one side under pom pom topped Tam o' Shanter's and low-riding beanies, freshly cut slices of crimson streaked blood orange and wedges of crisp winter apples, sleepy eyed models sipping welcome cups of freshly brewed coffee (show start time is 9am), boxes of brown and black preppy penny loafers, utilitarian canvas backpacks, refined twinsets, knee-length gently pleated skirts and mannish blazers (evoking images of the young Mitford sisters in the 1930's), heavy wool military-inspired coats.....and one Paddington Bear navy knee-length duffel coat, flushed rosy cheeks (a brisk walk in the country on a winter's day perhaps?), wool pants with front pockets and track-pant hems, tales of acting and photographs (we loved seeing you back on the runway this season Dorothea Barth Jorgensen).....These Are a Few of My Favourite Things from backstage at Margaret Howell AW 2012.

Fashion Week by Berns...Dorothea

When I am photographing at fashion weeks, I often wonder what models are really like. I think most seem incredibly nice (and patient!) especially with all the photographers around. Anyway, I got to have a little chat with Dorothea Barth Jorgensen after the Lagom show in Stockholm and I can confirm that she is super, super sweet, and her feet have remained firmly planted on the ground despite all her success. You can check out her blog, Displaced Bones, here.


After Filippa K: