New York Fashion Week: The Quirky School Girl Look

New York: Lincoln Center

Inspiration: There was something quirky and charming about her school-girl jacket, sweater and lacy frilled top paired with shorts (see here for another take on that look). But the look on her face was so austere as to be a little intimidating. Yet, in a way, she reminds me of that John Currin painting, Rachel in Fur, albeit a tougher version. What do you think?

Comments

[la flore et la faune]

Very impressive portrait and so close to Rachel in fur, that's amazing. It could be fun to shoot a whole serie of portraits close to paintings. Bravo, dear.

[Alice Olive]

Yes, I can see the Currin-esque element. She's sort of timeless. Is it the jacket?

[Lee Oliveira]

WOW.. this portrait is absolutely amazing..
I love the attitude she gave to the camera..
Fantastic
LOx

[San]

She looks like a snobbish Ballet Dancer to me, though I couldn't say why.

The jacket is nice. Great portrait

[San]

PS: What do you think of snakeskin accessories? I hated them until today, now I've got rubberboots with snakeskin print and love them to bits.

You find them on my blog. ;-) Cheers

[Bianca]

This portrait does call to mind Rachel in Fur (that painting, by the way, is one of my favorites!--I was introduced to it a year ago, through a friend). Too bad the woman you photographed is not as humorous. Her silent portrayal of the stereotypical Private School Girl is fantastic, though, as it practically makes the picture.

[jill]

That's pretty amazing. Just different shaped face. She also reminds me a lot of my 13 year old niece Becky who has been a recent photographic subject (this summer) but who, alas, like my other niece, her cousin, I can't yet show to the world. (and yes, she does look a bit.. stern, for the schoolgirl look).

I just wrote you the world's longest reply on a post - I don't remotely mind. I really was impressing myself, the eloquence.. and then something happened with my connection, 'service unavailable' and it is gone. Forever.

Please bear with me.. you asked good questions and I was asking you questions back about what/why you shoot the way you do.. I must run out shortly to see a friend (Jen actually!) but hopefully will be able to recreate the thought later.

Oh on a fashion note btw: I'm really into school jackets, too. Wore one to LFW, will post it eventually.

[la recessionista]

Nice ! Sh'es kind have a Tilda Swinton type, doesn't she ? You meke me fall in love with black and white !

[Tiffanys Small World]

amazing photo!love her jacket

http://tiffanyssmallworld.blogspot.com

[Lisa Petrarca]

Yes I can see it! She does look some what intimidating & pristine.

http://lisapetrarca.blogspot.com/2010/09/i-wore-it-black-to-wedding.html

[the nyanzi report]

Yes there's Currin-like resemblance to it.
Love her style and the way you shot it. Looks timeless and classic in b/w

[benedetta biancardi]

wow, i really like!

amazing blog!

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fammi sapere cs combini oggi... io finisco alle due , posso raggiungerti!

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Benedetta

[davidikus]

She looks very austere & severe: more like a spinster-schoolteacher than a schoolgirl. Great shot.

http://davidikus.blogspot.com

[Sabine]

I don't know the painting, but I think there is a certain pulled-togetherness in the ensemble that matches her face. Wonderful picture!

[Brigadeiro]

The super short hemline seems such a contrast to an otherwise 'schoolgirl/prepster' look!

[lacee]

love this girls look!

[Don]

Yup, I think you nailed it!