The Gentlewoman #22 F/W 2020.21 : Janelle Monáe by Clara Balzary

Love Janelle, but I don’t like this picture.

 

FYI, Clara Balzary is the daughter of Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

 

she seems sleepy and bored...it is not a a good portrait for someone powerful like her.

 

What's this recent trend of photographers taking the most boring and sleep-inducing pictures of women with such great presence and personality, who is always up for a challenge when it comes to fashion? First Lizzo, and now Janelle.
Janelle's recent US Shape cover is miles better than this drab image, which will remain on newsstands for a season.

 

Had such high hopes when I clicked on this thread, but the result is underwhelming. In truth, even a merely competent photo of a real live human woman feels like a win, considering the dearth of quality in 2020 covers, but it’s still a wasted opportunity. I hope the editorial is more inspiring.

 

Their covers are usually a surprise but Janelle has had so many covers recently including this weakends UK guardian magazine.

 

the perfect Francesca styling

Top to toe tones

Model Mona Tougaard
photographer Angelo Pennetta
style Francesca Burns
hair Gary Gill
make-up Niamh Quinn

















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The perennials

Model Adut Akech Bior
photographer Karim Sadli
style Suzanne Koller
hair Damien Boissinot
make-up Stephane Marais








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