Sacred Fashion: VOGUE

"Vogue Mask"
© Lloyd Pollard 2009
8"x10" black & white photograph

First published in FLICKr and TUMBLr(Feb 10).
Previously not exhibited.

Fashion is sacred.
The energy of the body must be properly attired to ensure that it moves, radiates and attracts according the soulful needs of the moment. Clothing reinforces the divine nature of the rituals we engage in daily. It transforms the spirit, magic and energy of the wearer.

Our choice of clothing reveals the current state of our body, mind and soul.
How you garb your body is as important as what you feed it and how you move it.
Choose wisely and take no aspect of your body's maintenance for granted. Respect the temple from which your divine radiates.

Tradition... (Part 4 of 4)

Givenchy © Pollard 2006

The 'Assemblage' series is a four (4) part pictorial interpretation of the mystical relationship between the feminine, photography, fashion and the written word. Whether by celebration, suppression or exploitation, the woman is the central subject that drives and inspires these industries to their commercial and creative excesses and successes.

Tommy...(Part 3 of 4)

'Give Me Space' © Pollard 2006

The 'Assemblage' series is a four (4) part pictorial interpretation of the mystical relationship between the feminine, photography, fashion and the written word. Whether by celebration, suppression or exploitation, the woman is the central subject that drives and inspires these industries to their commercial and creative excesses and successes.

Radiance... (Part 1 of 4)

cK Radiance © Pollard 2006

The 'Assemblage' series is a four (4) part pictorial interpretation of the mystical relationship between the feminine, photography, fashion and the written word. Whether by celebration, suppression or exploitation, the woman is the central subject that drives and inspires these industries to their commercial and creative excesses and successes.

Reflection...

'There is no Prada' © Lloyd Pollard 2008
photo montage
First published in this blog.
Previously unpublished and not exhibited.

" Do you see me?
Designer self right off the shelf?

Flavour by the fable.
Charisma by the label.

Personality by the pound.
Divinity by the sound:
Givenchy, Gucci, Giovanni.

Able me before Calvin disables me.
Able me before Prada wears me.

Design my divine and redesign my mind,
therein exists my essence sublime.