Open Lab #8: Editorial "The Seventh Son"

No secret that Chris Arundel is one of my favourite male models and this story shot around the outskirts of one of the the studios at Big Sky really stemmed from vibes, from the music we were listening to, the clothes and of course Chris's mellow presence really complemented to the story to produce a short but effective editorial. It was Martine Rose's SS13 collection that really triggered my vision for this story.

Check it out...

Photography Kate Cox

Fashion Nickque Patterson

Hair Michael Jones

Make Up Abigail Johnson 

Fashion Assistant Yoona Kim

Model Chris Arundel @ Storm

Open Lab #8: Editorial "That 70's Show"

Small room filled with trinkets, 7 strong team, maze to get location and tea is how I'll remember this story. To be fair, any shoot with Georgie will include a lot of tea.

This was the last editorial I shot last year and it's a favourite; getting seriously throwback as of late! 

Photography Georgie Wileman 

Fashion Director Nickque Patterson

Hair John Mullan 

Make Up Andrea Gomez Anzola 

Models; Kumi Keazor @Models 1, Kyle Forde @D1 and Ysham @AMCK

Open Lab #8: The Collections

NEW STORY!

I will always remember this story for a number of reasons;

1) First time Open Lab has done a collections story 

2) Location issues; original location swept from under out feet day before shoot
3) Flight issues and hotel scamming
4) All the normal stresses of shooting; getting full show looks on time, casting, light etc

It didn't just all come together, it seemed we had everything thrown at us but working with such a great team and shooting in the beautiful No.9 French Place we managed to achieve this story. For this I imagined a day in the life of a married vampire couple. From home to work to dinner date with the Addams. The day of a modern couple who choose blood over wine. Light topic.

Photography Aline and Jacqueline Tappia

Fashion & Art Director Nickque Patterson

Hair Soichi Inagaki @ Balcony Jump

Make Up Thom Walker

Models Ben Waters @ Models 1 and Flo Dron @ Select

Fashion Assistant Kitty Paterson 

Hair Assistant Baba Takuya

Special Thanks to Space NO.9. and the amazing designers/PRs (in order of occurence) James Long, Eudon Choi, Raf Simons, KTZ, Xander Zhou and Damir Doma. The AW13 one will be even bigger, mark my word!

Editorial: Bullet "Cold Intimacy"

Last year I had a little road trip with Ellis, Molly and Conor... the outcome was this little story. Check out "Cold Intimacy" on Bullett Media. I also did another "mood movie"... 

Photography Ellis Scott

Styling/Creative Direction Nickque Patterson

Grooming Molly Portsmouth using Illamasqua

Model Conor Doherty @Elite
Editing Vasilisa Forbes 

P.S February release is starting so I have a lot of new work coming out that I can't wait to share. 

Editorial: Fucking Young "Black Shampoo"

London Collections Mens shows and presentations kicked off this morning and in keeping I have an exclusive out today on Fucking Young (placed next to the recent ILOVEFAKE story on the home page)

See the full story over on Fucking Young

Photography Kristofj Von Strass

Styling Nickque Patterson

Grooming Philipp Uberfellner

Model Ysham @AMCK

Photography Assistant Anthony Gerace
Styling Assistant Astrid Gras

                                                                                 

Film: Wolf and Badger "Autumnal Adventures"

Late October last year I was asked to style this project and could't say no because of who was asking, Wolf & Badger, the idea, the location etc! The shoot took place on the eve of my birthday (halloween) with a talented and fun team at the the amazing Petersham Nurseries....



From the housekeeper catching a chicken first attempt that she thought we wanted her to kill to the company, to the surprise birthday song and cake when shoot wrapped and the cab ride back central to party with more friends... it was easily a highlight of the year. 

p.s. a midnight... in a cab... my birthday... this... WE BECOME ONE  : ...

Editorial: ILOVEFAKE "Pucker Up, Buttercup"

There's a huge dry spell of works that haven't passed through the blog but as of now I'll post editorial works as they are published starting with this; a little story I styled for ILOVEFAKE...

Photography Georgie Wileman

Styling Nickque Patterson

Hair John Mullan

Make Up Michelle Webb

Model Ash Stymest @ Elite

Unreleased Thursday: Static Sport

Every so often you do  shoot and it goes unpublished; this could be for one or many reasons. The reflections isn't always on the work produced but as artists you have to also be happy with the placing of your work because lets be honest most shoots can end up somewhere but to mould you portfolio how you'd like it to look you have to be selective. I'll be posting shoots that fell through the net when and if I have them and want to share so keep an eye out for this "feature".

Here's a few images from  a story that fell into that folder. 

cap Eudon Choi

shoulder piece Shara Hayz

Ty; top Lako Bukia and trousers Forgotten Future. Sacha; top Makin Jan Ma
and leggings Agi Sam. Both shoes Agi & Sam

Jacket Agi & Sam and bad Cyberdog

Both boys; MJM jacket, K-WAY windbreaker and shoes United Nude
Ty trousers Lako Bukia and Sacha body Shara Hayz

Photographer: Jeff Hahn

Fashion: Nickque Patterson

Models: Ty @ Premier and Sacha @ Select 

Hair: Sofia Sjoo for Billy & Bo using Shu Uemura

Grooming: Phiipp Uberfellner using Dermalogica and Illamasqua 

Fashion Assistant: Kitty Paterson 

Editorial: Open Lab Magazine issue #5

My first issue of Open Lab with the position of Fashion director and my first printed cover. Very proud of this issue as everyone I worked with on both editorials are creatives I respect thoroughly! So much more to come!!!

Thanks to...
My OL family Delwin and Sophia, Masha Mel, Kota Suziu, Adam Burrell and Lyden for the beautiful cover. Paulina Otylie Surys, Daniel Lismore, Thom Ticklemouse, Jon Chapman, Lystra Lezama, Roberta, Sycha and Dylan for the magical feature editorial. I also couldn't have done it without the assistance of Amber, Jenn and Miguel!!!!

Big shout out to...Lawrence Okenwa for the amazing videos created for both stories. The video for "The Deadly Chair of Moros" will be out soon but for now...

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BUY OPEN LAB ISSUE #5 NOW!

Editorial/ Book: Yesteryear, This Year

I've been rubbish on the blog front lately but with the new jobs most things have been neglected. This won't last for long, give me a few more weeks to get everything right!

Anyway... I had to blog this! In March me and Suzie collaborated with photographer Andrew R Harvey on this shoot and it's now in a BOOK! This shoot was different for me, but in my opinion a stylist's suppose to at least attempt different fashion genres!

The hard-back book is available to buy in selected stores, online and digitally. Head over to L'Altro Uomo

Editorial: The bridge of sun

Go check out my latest editorial in Fiasco Magazine This was the first shoot I did with my now good friend and photographic artist Paulina Otylie Surys.

Editorial:Amor Sempiternus + Interview: Husam El Odeh

It's 2:40am. I got home around half an hour ago from a very long day and a late finishing shoot. Have a few things to do before (if) I sleep and this was a must. Head over to LIGATURE MAGAZINE and have a look at my shoot with my sister, photographer Paulina Otylie Surys and an amazing creative team. Also read the interview I did with jewellery designer Husam El Odeh.
Goodnight or Good morning to the sane.
p.s If this reads badly. Blame the night.

Behind no.4

Last move.

Case Study: Knitwear

Something for nothing. Happy Monday longs and shorts.

Photography| Simon Cardwell Creative Direction| Nickque Patterson Grooming| Isobel Kennedy Subjects| L-R Zack, Izzy, Cobbie, Luke. P, Anthony and Luke. B Assistant| Imogen Shephard
We worked on this the end of last year. Open call for fella's who have a few hangers in the wardrobe for knitwear and also don't do the typical 9-5 day... from international visual merchandiser to musician this is a melting pot of creatives linked by knitwear. Resisted saying something calorifically cheesy there. Just about.
Watch...

I'll probably make this "case study" a regular feature, between art and editorials. Leather next... could just turn the camera on myself but I probably won't.
Wave winter away.

Hey Boo!

Days before LFW I decided I wanted to this shoot inspired by my love of speaking like I'm Moesha AND Q from... Moesha. Well camera problems, british sun (light but no heat! cold wind!) and not much time on shoot day leaves us with these images. This be for all a ya'll!




<Photographer| Callum Skipworth Editing/Direction/ Styling| Nickque Patterson Hair| Michiko Yoshida Make Up| Miyukii Shizuka Manicurist| Lystra Lezama Models| Phylicia Jones @ M&P and Jason Dax @ D1 Assistant| Eric Chen
Holla pooky!

Behind no.2

Boo and Q

Editorial: Lost Boys

LOST BOYS NOW LIVE ON PLANET NOTION

As usual here are a few unused shots (click link ^ to see some more)

Man of Gold

Monday Moment...

Creative Direction/ Styling| Nickque Patterson Photographer| Mike Lin Hair/MUA| Oscar Alexander Model| George Whitelaw