KIM HOWELLS: December 2012

Monday, 10 December 2012

i-D......... OUT NOW!

Here are 2 pages from my shoot for the recent issue of i-D looking at some of London's most interesting characters. Shot by Sean Thomas. OUT NOW!

Sunday, 9 December 2012

ZANDRA RHODES SS13 'SKETCHBOOK DRESSES'. PHOTOGRAPHED BY MASHA MEL

I have grown up on Zandra Rhodes, I remember as a child forcing my mum onto a coach from Wales and taking me to Zandra's famous Textile Museum in Bermondsey. To now be working with such a legend is such an honour and SO MUCH FUN! Zandra's studio is full to the ceilings with the most incredible sketchbooks rammed with drawings and mark making from her life long adventures........ Zandra choose 5 of her favourite sketches from these books and for the first time in her life digitally printed these sketches to produce this small collection, conveniently titled 'Sketchbook Collection'. Here are the shots by photographer Masha Mel. All headpieces by Piers Atkinson, accessories Zandra Rhodes and shoes Charlotte Olympia.

Gallardia

Dallas Sky

Gum Trees

St Michaels Beach

Florida Sunset (organza)

Florida Sunset

Photographer: Masha Mel

Stylist: Kim Howells

Hair: Christos Kallaniotis

Makeup: Andrew Gallimore

Model: Anastasia Milli at IMG

UNIQLO. VOGUE DEC. THOMAS COOKSEY

For the Dec issue of VOGUE I was asked to team up with photographer Thomas Cooksey to shoot a promo story dedicated to UNIQLO....... I actually really love UNIQLO as a brand, they exude confidence, know their products inside out and always stock the greatest colours!! I loved shooting this story and became even more excited to learn the images have gone in store and fill the windows throughout central London!

Photographer: Thomas Cooksey

Stylist: Kim Howells

Hair: Kenna

Makeup: Yin Lee

Set Design: Alun Davies

Models: Giedre Dukauskaite, Shenyue Ding, Max Barreau, William Potter

Saturday, 8 December 2012

SUNDAY TIMES STYLE / DAZED AND CONFUSED. RANKIN. SERPENTINE GALLERY. DIESEL

Rankin and I teamed up to shoot a series of portraits for Sunday Times Style / Dazed and Confused to celebrate Diesel's recent project with the Serpentine Gallery titled 'Culture club'. Key individuals, and members of the Serpentine committee, such as Dan Lywood, Mary Charteris, Amber Le Bon, Princess Alia Al Sensussi (and more) were each photographed holding their choice of artwork....

Here is one shot, from Dazed and Confused featuring Music Director and DJ Dan Lywood holding his Jeff Koons piece! Dan's clients include: Prada. Miu Miu. Louis Vuitton. Elton John.

PIERS ATKINSON 'DIRECTORS CUT' SS13.....

Here is a short film we made for the wonderfully talented milliner Piers Atkinson. Titled 'Directors Cut' this SS13 film, by Morgan White, captures Hollywood Glamour at it's best. Thanks to everyone for making this possible! You can see this film along with a write up by Katharine K Zarrella on STYLE.COM.

DAVID KOMA SS13. THOMAS COOKSEY

I first met David Koma at CSM MA private view and we have worked together every season since. This season David based his SS13 collection on his love for tennis and we teamed up with photographer Thomas Cooksey to shoot these press shots.........

Photographer: Thomas Cooksey

Stylist: Kim Howells

Hair: Kennaland

Makeup: Naoko Scintu

Model: Alyona Subbotina

Casting: Paul Isaac

DIESEL. ROLLACOASTER. JEFF HAHN

This shoot is a personal favourite of mine. Rollacoaster Magazine asked me to shoot a Diesel story for their latest issue with photographer Jeff Hahn and we jumped at the chance to shoot THE most adorable couple in the world........... please meet Harry Uzoka and Leomie Anderson ( both at Premier Model Agency)....

Wednesday, 5 December 2012

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KITTY JOSEPH SS13

I love spotting new talent and when I first saw Kitty Joseph's RCA MA collection I had to meet her! As a lover of pattern and colour myself Kitty's work is totally up my street. Bold, brave, young and fresh. Kitty's acute eye for detail, confidence with colour and appreciation of weird and wonderful fabrics, such as neoprene, mesh, lycra and perspex make Kitty one of the most exciting newcomers in London.

I now work closely with Kitty, consulting and styling her collections and here are some of my favourite shots from our SS13 shoot with photographer Kim Jakobsen To. Hair Antonio De Luca. Makeup Zoe Taylor at Jed Root. Model Harper at IMG.

ROLLACOASTER. KIM HOWELLS. JUSTIN BORBELY

O'shea wears printed shirt and trousers Kit Neale, shirt Sisley, tie Topshop, socks UNIQLO, shoes Kickes.

I teamed up with photographer Justin Borbely for the recent issue of Rollacoaster Magazine shooting these two HOT boys O'Shea at Select and Jourdan at AMCK. I really wanted to shoot a menswear story based on colour and pattern and here it is! Hair by Lok at CLM. Makeup by Yin Lee at Premier Hair and Makeup.

O'Shea wears suit jacket Jonathan Saunders, shirt Boss Orange, top Versace and scarf (in pocket) Gucci.

O'Shea and Jourdan both wear blazers Agi & Sam, shirts Sophie Lynas and tie Tommy Hilfiger.

Jordan wears roll neck and trousers Agi & Sam, shirt Jonathan Saunders, scarf Diesel, hat Burberry, collar clip Culietta.

Jourdan wears shirt MCQ, trousers Levi's, shoes Kickers, socks and belt stylists own.
O'Shea wears top and trousers both J.W. Anderson, polo T-shirt ASOS and shoes Dr Martens.

Jordan wears shirt Kit Neale, jacket Tommy Hilfiger.

PIERS ATKINSON SS13 'DIRECTOR'S CUT'

Piers Atkinson and I have been working together since he launched his label and this season welcomed our 10th anniversary! With a firm nod to Hollywood glamour Pier's took inspiration from the big screen and together with photographer Morgan White we cinematically documented each hat to create a series of images for SS13. Here are just a few of them, please visit Piers Atkinson's website for more!