MODA Lookbook Episode 5: Coffee Crew
Welcome to Episode 5 of MODA Blog’s Lookbook series! We wanted to offer our wonderful team the opportunity to create and direct more editorial content for your viewing pleasure. Completely student styled, modelled and produced, the MODA Lookbook hopes to inspire, empower and challenge the talent of our community. Keep your eye out for more lookbooks coming soon~!
Someone once referred to these Lookbooks as a Quad Style on Steroids and in some ways, episode 5 is very much that: a nod to one of my favourite Quad Styles ever. I’ll never forget the first time I saw it: shot by Natalia Rodriguez in the basement of Cobb, the shoot embodied the idea of finding something beautiful and stylized in a very personal, eclectic space and I knew that when I began to plan this episode, I wanted to include Natalia’s photos in my own mood board.
This shoot builds on the atmosphere that Natalia and Felipe had brought to their set, but told through the lens of my incredible Co-director, Angela Fung: warm, comforting, but equally mysterious and a little ominous (perhaps like a very peculiar cup of coffee). For this shoot, we had our four models embody our takes on the personalities, styles and energies of four UChicago Café’s. While we chose the four that we did, there is definitely room to re-do this shoot with other completely distinct café’s, and hopefully one day, we can provide a sort of sequel to this shoot. As one shoot builds on another so do personalities stack to form systems of support despite difference, and such is the essence of the Coffee Crew, distilled to one finely brewed shoot.
We extend a gracious thank you to our four wonderful models who followed through with the shoot as well as our wonderful Creative Director, Angela Fung, who beautifully captured this story. I hope you all enjoy MODA Lookbook Episode 5!
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Labor of Love: Second Year Joelle Blankson blooms in Floral dress and beige sweater from Encore Resale Shop. Scarf is Encore. Earrings are model’s own.
Neon Dream:
Red Rebel:
Plein and Simple. Joseph Wiltzer channels the artistry of one of UChicago’s freshest café’s: Plein Air. Scarf from Encore Resale Shop.
The Cat’s Pyjamas: First Year Laura Sandino Channels the Brutalist architecture of the Reg as Ex Lib in Cordoroy Equestrian pants, and Customized Denim Jacket from Encore Resale Store. On feet: Fenty Puma Creepers, hat is editor’s own.
Clear the Air:
Sleepy Hallow:
State of the Art: Second year Kaan Tarhan plays both model and artist, adding artistic flair to his Hallowed Grounds Persona. Cross necklace and Leather Jacket from Encore Resale shop, hat, and t-shirt are editor’s own.
Poker Face:
Chair-i-tea:
Cards on the Table
Cast and Crew:
Co-directors: Angela Fung, Andrew Chang
Models: Joelle Blankson, Laura Sandino, Kaan Tarhan, Joseph Wiltzer
Makeup: Andrew Chang
Special Thanks to Encore Resale Shop for graciously letting us borrow items for this shoot!
