The liberation found in embracing expressions of beauty, where color and texture serve as tools for personal transformation, challenging conventions and empowering self-identity
Oliver Johnstone Cowen + Bryan Torres about Altered States: escaping normalcy through fashion
Title: Altered States
Seeking different realities via autonomous transformation, we break away from conformity and manipulate self-identity through the intimate alteration of the body. In this urban context, the exploitation of color and texture of skin, hair, fabric and bodily form allow for such alteration of self-state. The story aims to confront self-limitation, to have us reflect on the adaptability of beauty and to highlight the power in escaping normalcy through fashion.
Oliver Johnstone Cowen, stylist
Oliver Johnstone Cowen is a stylist based in Madrid originally hailing from the United Kingdom. Spending time involved in both British and Spanish fashion scenes has informed a dynamic and versatile understanding of clothing and his work is regularly imbued with a sophisticated balance of elegance and edge. His work in the fashion industry has led to strong professional relationships with some of the industry’s top models and public figures. With a strong sense of stylistic identity and clearcut precision, his editorial projects have featured in publications such as CAP 74024, D’Scene and Glamcult.
Bryan Torres, photographer
Bryan Torres is a fashion photographer and creative director based in Madrid. Inspired by pop culture, youth, music and the 90s, he seeks to create impactful images that shake up current trends with fresh and timeless stories. Through his interest in queer culture, design, and sexuality, he has created a unique aesthetic language by which he brings the worlds he imagines to life.
Photographer: Bryan Torres @bryantorres.a
Stylist: Oliver Johnstone Cowen @olijohnstone
Creative Direction: Bryan Torres & Oliver Johnstone Cowen
Model Atem Bol at Trend Models @atem_mayom_bol @trendmodelsmgmt
Hair and Makeup: Susanna Schmetterling @susannaschmetterling
Digital Assistant: Elena Diaz @chachancla_
Photo assistant: Mauro Testa @maurotesta
Art and Production Assistant: Valentin Pattyn @valentinpattyn
Special Thanks: Niuma Bellaza @niumabelleza
Fashion Assistant: Rubén Cross @rubencross_
Editorial Team
