Speechless impressions of the graphite colors in Centralia, Pennsylvania embrace the mystery mood of editorial captured by An Le for Vogue Italia’s Talent shooting. Gloomy colors of smoky zone juxtapose with the styling concept of Phuong My.  Embellished gowns skillfully crafted with the cascade of beading, sequins and sophisticated oranamentation  from the haute couture fashion week infuse the intensive expression of Japanese dance called Butoh.The historical context of the old coal mine explosion that emits the burning smokes from underground for over 50 years merges with the ethereal haute couture fashion.

Following the concept the photographer An Le outlines to Vogue Italia:

“I wanted to capture the fragility as well as resilience of a human body in the grandness of nature which could be both gentle and vicious. The images that we did for the talent shooting is inspired by the Japanese dance called Butoh (Dance of the shadow).”

Images are the courtesy of the photographer An Le

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