BAKEMONO

Dec 23, 2024
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CREATIVE + PHOTOGRAPHY HELENA ASOLE - STYLIST ALISIA WIDJO - 2ND STYLIST CAMILLA DERI - MAKEUP ARTIST ALESSIA BIANCHI - MODEL LAUREN J - PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT ALESSANDRO BIANCHI

As we close the chapter on 2024, F Word presents Bakemono—a hauntingly beautiful editorial that explores the ethereal realm of transformation. Rooted in the Japanese word meaning "thing that transforms," Bakemono embodies the spirit of shape-shifting entities, creatures of legend who blur the line between reality and illusion.

In this editorial, we invite you to step into a world where identity is fluid, beauty is enigmatic, and transformation is inevitable.

Lauren wears full look JANE GUO

Lauren wears dress FLORANIA; shoes CONTESSA MISERIA ARCHIVE

Lauren wears dress + shoes SIMON CRACKER; top CONTESSA MISERIA ARCHIVE

Lauren wears head piece CONTESSA MISERIA ARCHIVE; top COMME DES GARÇONS; shoes JILL SANDER

LEFT top + trousers DAVII; shoes CONTESSA MISERIA ARCHIVE

RIGHT bracelets PAIRI DAEZA; skirt STYLIST’S ARCHIVE

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