Embodiment of Iron Soul

A project by Heloise Villoteau, Sophie Bohmeier and Najla Said.

Photography: Najla Said (@najlasaid_) | Concept, Art Direction, Body Art: Heloise Villoteau (@heluisy) | Art Direction, Styling: Sophie Bohmeier (@sophiebohmeier) | Models: Exoce (@exoceexiste), Leila (@leilamodali) | Hair Stylist: Be (@hairtouchedbybe) | Makeup Artist: Gregory (@beautybygregory) | Location: Cropp Studios (@croppstudios)

IRON SOUL explores notions of vulnerability through physical and inner strength. Initiated by Heloise Villoteau, the editorial story envisions an afrocentric future embodied by movement and West Africa-inspired body art.

Leila wears mesh top and tights by MARINE SERRE, shoes by Y/PROJECT, and jean dress by DIESEL.

Exoce wears basketball jersey from VINTAGE ARCHIVE (STYLIST OWNED), wedding skirt by LACE & BEADS, and shoes by EYTYS.

Leila wears bodysuit by ISA BOULDER and shoes by ESSIE KRAMER (@sc.xts).

Exoce wears pants from VINTAGE ARCHIVE (STYLIST OWNED), necklace by EYTYS, and shoes by ESSIE KRAMER (@sc.xts).