Masculinity
Photographer Macami brings us her latest editorial challenging masculine stereotypes and questioning traditional gender roles
Necklace, stylists own; jacket by renu @renubynhu; pants by renu @renubynhu; bracelets by Pandora @theofficialpandora, shoes, models own
Meant to challenge antiquated gender roles, photographer Macami captures model Montel Salifu from Chic Management in a variety of outfits and styles that push the definition of what it means to be “masculine.”
Enjoy the colors and styles in this amazing shoot, along with quotes from the creative team!
“Masculinity is a project to question the meaning of this word. The definition of masculine and feminine is something I do not agree with, as I believe it is a social imposition that started many years ago that in the end does not benefit anyone.
I put together a team that I trust, and this was the result. I couldn’t be happier. Masculinity is delicate, bold, and deep.”
“The look we had envisioned was clean and sharp. I wanted to enhance the models natural masculine features. This is why I added the white lines to accompany the outfit. Simple yet very effective. ”
Earrings by Lovisa Jewellery @lovisajewellery; blouse by SWOP Clothing Exchange @_swop; suit by Wolf Kanat @wolfkanat; bracelets by Pandora @theofficialpandora
“I believe that this idea of separating clothing and having a man only wear men’s clothing and a woman only wear women’s clothing is completely outdated.
You should play and experiment with fashion like we did when we were younger. Androgynous dressing has been around for a long time, but for some reason it’s 2021 and clothing is still gendered.
That’s why I wanted to be a part of this shoot, to remind people that society came up with these rules of dressing for your gender and we can just as easily break them. ”
Credits for the amazing team
Photographer and Creative Director: Macami @macami__
Model: Montel Salifu @montelsalifu
Agency: Chic Management @chic_brisbane
Makeup Artist: Leakhena Hac @makeup_by_lek
Stylist: Danielle Fox @_foxtale
Location: Six Degrees @sixdegreestudios
Macami is a Brisbane-based creative director and photographer. To see more of her work, find her on Instagram @macami__.
Montel Salifu is a model and artist based out of Australia. To see more of his work, check him out on Instagram @montelsalifu.
Chic Management Brisbane is a modeling agency that represents women and men. Learn more about their agency at chicbrisbane.com.au.
Leakhena Hac is a makeup artist based out of Brisbane, Australia. You can find more of her work on Instagram @makeup_by_lek or you can book her online makeupbylek.setmore.com.
Danielle Fox is a fashion stylist from Brisbane. Check out more of their work on Instagram @_foxtale.
Six Degrees is an independent creative studio in Brisbane, Australia. Follow them on Instagram @sixdegreestudios.
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