Rainbow Warriors

From an editorial spread in UK Vougue, May 1996

I was instantly grabbed by these images entitled 'Rainbow Warriors'. There is a definite mixture of influences here, although I believe stylist Lucinda Chambers and photographer Paolo Roversi, wanted to get a strong and definite message across - the deep-rooted tribal goddess within females. The continued use of headresses throughout the shoot give the images that regal feel, whilst the use of flowers, feather and beads within them, suggest something more organic. I am intrigued by the power of a headress in a shoot. The status that instantly comes to a woman whilst wearing one always inspires awe from me and it is an area i would like to investigate further.

I would just like to make a point on the interesting choice of final image for this spread. Here is the nude image of Amber Valletta and Shalom Harlow, stripped of their flowers and feathers. I like the subliminal message that although great styling and the correct accessories can demonstrate power, it's just as much there once these have been removed. Well that's how I like think anyway!

References:

http://pennylifeinpics.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/editorials-tribal-chic-amber-valletta.html

http://www.anneofcarversville.com/style-photos/amber-valletta-shalom-harlow-paolo-roversi-rainbow-warriors.html