Costume Designer
The first few photos feature “Shellshocked” (the big costume for my Highball 2023 collection) as I envisioned her upon a beach (photo by Becky Barger Amato). She is the union between vintage vibes and Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus”. From her clamshell, this Aphrodite, is a beauty of classical proportions, who bids us to embrace the love within ourselves. The collection that accompanied her was called “The Bombshells” & this play on words had Crab, Sea Snail, & Lobster inspired looks. These embody not just a happy pun but also feminine creatures out of their shells and flaunting their playful effervescence. Beauty Standards are constantly changing & evolving; what is considered a “Classic Beauty” is ever changing by time, society, culture, & so much more. Come out of your shell & love yourself! This collection/piece place 3rd!
Models:
Venus/Aphrodite: Brihanna Boggs
Crab: Anita Rhynes
Sea Snail: Arriah Ratanapan
Lobster: Wendy Hartman
Hair/Makeup: Annah Davis & Jaime Fry
Backstage Assistants: Mary Breitfeller & Jenny Hicks
Interns during project: Sophia Klein & Emerson Fry
Photographers: Becky Barger Amato, Tony Bentivegna, Corey Swanagin, & Randall Schieber