Apollo and Dionysus are Lovers is a queer reimagining of the two dichotomic gods of order and chaos, of man’s endless search for perfection against the backdrop of nature’s perpetual chaos, rebellion, and ecstasy. Photographed by Hannah Sommer and styled by Sepehr Badiei, Badiei juxtaposes handmade garments from emerging brands, Shannen Maria Samuel and Janavi Erika, alongside luxury archival pieces from the collection of Lady de Rothschild, Phillip Treacy, Swarovski, and Valentino. It is a clashing ensemble of the classic and the subversive, uniting the two battling gods by a kiss.
Photographer: Hannah Sommer @sommerhannah
Stylist/Hair/Creative Direction: Sepehr Badiei @badieisepehr
Models: Velveteen @queen.velveteen & Erika Janavi @erikajanavi
Designer/ Assistant: Shannen Maria Samuel @shannenmariasamuel
LOOK 1
Dress: Shannen Maria Samuel @shannenmariasamuel
Hat: From the Collection of the late Victoria Lady de Rothschild
Panties: Janavi Erika @janavierika
Heels: Natacha Marro @natachamarro
LOOK 2
Dress: Shannen Maria Samuel @shannenmariasamuel
Hat: Phillip Treacy as worn by Grace Jones @philliptreacy
Heels: Natacha Marro @natachamarro
Bag: Vintage Swarovski @swarovski
LOOK 3
Bonnet and corset: Janavi Erika @janavierika
Jumpsuit: Shannen Maria Samuel @shannenmariasamuel
Jacket: Vintage Valentino @maisonvalentino
Heels: Natacha Marro @natachamarro
LOOK 4
Chaps and blouse: Janavi Erika @janavierika
Corset and Top: Shannen Maria Samuel @shannenmariasamuel
Hat: From the Collection of the late Victoria Lady de Rothschild
Horned Hat: Vivienne Westwood
Heels: Natacha Marro @natachamarro