There's something utterly ethereal and otherworldly about this shoot for the new issue of Kinfolk magazine.
Rafael wears a jacket by De Fursac. Photography by Romain Laprade for Kinfolk Magazine
While it's a fashion shoot, it has an entirely transformative aesthetic that makes it feel as much a piece of art as a piece of editorial.
The images were shot by one of Kinfolk's most prolific contributors, Romain Laprade, and the series, entitled “Lucid Dreams”, is described by the publication as a "Luis Barragán-esque fashion editorial". Shot in Malta, the photography is imbued with a sense of sunshine and positivity; making use of unusual pastel colour palettes and architectural forms.
Laprade is based in Paris and has also worked with magazines including Apollo and Vogue; and brands such as Aesop, Chloé and John Galliano.
Rafael wears swimwear by Vilebrequin. Photography by Romain Laprade for Kinfolk Magazine
Rafael wears a suit by Acne Studios and a belt by Givenchy. Photography by Romain Laprade for Kinfolk Magazine
Rafael wears a shirt and shorts by Jil Sander and sandals by Hermès. Photography by Romain Laprade for Kinfolk Magazine
Rafael wears a double-breasted jacket by Dior. Photography by Romain Laprade for Kinfolk Magazine
Kinfolk Issue Thirty-One: Lucid Dreams by Romain Laprade
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