"Vive La Revolution!" fashion editorial title page image designed and hand-collaged by Sam Bates and Andrew White of Indie Studios in their New York City creative studio, story published in Ladygunn Magazine, fashion by Alex Murphy.

"Vive La Revolution!" - Fashion Editorial

directed and photography by indie studios ‍ ‍

“‘Vive la Révolution!’ imagines revolution as body horror, turning the monster movie into a metaphor for dismantling patriarchal power. Drawing from the decadence of the French Revolution and the DIY defiance of 1970s punk, the editorial collapses history, fantasy, and rebellion into a world where transformation becomes an act of resistance. Our heroine exists between beauty and monstrosity, refusing the roles imposed upon her while embracing the power of the outsider. Through fashion, the story interrogates gender, identity, and the politics of who is feared, who is desired, and who gets to define the future.” ~ Ladygunn

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"Vive La Revolution!" fashion editorial directed by Indie Studios in New York City for Ladygunn magazine, Model Anthony Chapman in Shirt Ballew, Pants Maed, Hat 3399, Shoe Vans, Brynn Bonner in Skirt Georgia Wenig, Belt Lettonne, Shoes Moonboot.
"Vive La Revolution!" fashion editorial directed by Indie Studios in New York City for Ladygunn magazine, close-up on film of Model Anthony Chapman in Shirt Ballew, Pants Maed, Hat 3399, Shoe by sneaker brand Vans.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Indie Studios for Ladygunn magazine, Model Anthony Chapman and Brynn Bonner on bright color backdrop wear skate brand Vans, taxidermy alligator prop shot on film in New York City.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Andrew White of Indie Studios for Ladygunn magazine, Model Brynn Bonner and Brynn pose on wallpaper set designed by Sam Bates, photographed on film at their NYC creative studio.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Andrew White for Ladygunn magazine, Model Brynn Bonner poses on wallpaper set designed by Sam Bates, photographed on film at Indie Studios NYC creative studio.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Indie Studios for Ladygunn magazine, Model Anthony Chapman wears Jacket Volkov, Skirt Ballew, Shoes Georgia Wenig shot on film in NYC.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Indie Studios for Ladygunn magazine, Model Brynn Bonner poses on bright color background with yellow wig, photographed on film at Indie Studios creative studio in New York City.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Sam Bates & Andrew White for Ladygunn magazine, Model Brynn Bonner poses on vintage wallpaper background with taxidermy animal photographed on film at Indie Studios in New York City.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Sam Bates & Andrew White for Ladygunn magazine, candid film photo collage of Model Brynn Bonner on vintage wallpaper set with taxidermy alligator at Indie Studios in New York City.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Sam Bates & Andrew White for Ladygunn magazine, candid film photo collage of Model Brynn Bonner on vintage wallpaper set with taxidermy alligator at Indie Studios in New York City.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Sam Bates & Andrew White for Ladygunn magazine, medium format film photograph of Model Brynn Bonner on vintage wallpaper set with taxidermy alligator & prop sword at Indie Studios in NYC.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Indie Studios for Ladygunn magazine, Model Anthony Chapman poses seductively on high-contrast bright color set wearing look by cool cult brand R13, film by Sam Bates shot in New York City
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Indie Studios features high-end fashion model, Brynn Bonner wearing high-top Converse sneakers and outfit inspired by the democratic revolution in France.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Indie Studios for Ladygunn magazine, Model Anthony Chapman wears Cast Georgia Wenig, jeans by MEK denim, photographed on medium format film by Sam Bates in New York City.
"Vive La Revolution!" whimsical fashion editorial directed by Indie Studios for Ladygunn magazine, Model Anthony Chapman poses in high-fashion beauty look by Daddydoll, photographed on medium format film in New York City.

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Team Credits 

directed by. Sam Bates & Andrew White of Indie Studios 

art direction. Sam Bates

cinematography. Andrew White 

photography. Sam Bates 

fashion. Alex Murphy

model. Brynn Bonner 

model.Anthony Chapman

hair and makeup. Daddy Doll 

photography assistants. Shea Baasch

wardrobe assistant. Emma Chiaverini and Isabella

equipment.  Brooklyn Camera Collective 

location. Indie Studios