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SPACE FITS -PEARL BEANIE
SPACE FITS -PEARL BEANIE
ONE PIECE. ONE VISION.
Built around the Space Fits pearl beanie, this self-portrait series explores the tension between softness and rebellion.
Every element from the styling and colour to the pose and lighting was directed to make the piece feel like a character of its own.
Concept / Creative Direction
Styling / Photography
-MATTHEW LACRIME
BEYOND THE FIT
BEYOND THE FIT
A STUDY IN ATTITUDE
Pushing the beanie beyond function exploring identity, edge and self-expression through intentional portraiture.
STATEMENT PIECE
STATEMENT PIECE
THE LOOK. THE ENERGY. THE STATEMENT.
Clean, iconic portraits capturing the essence of the Space Fits pearl beanie,minimal, bold, unforgettable.
LACRIME
LACRIME
THE NEW LUXURY.
A visual study of streetwear and luxury existing in the same frame. The LACRIME briefcase becomes a symbol of ambition, identity and progression bringing a refined edge to the raw energy of street culture.
Concept / Art Direction / Styling / Photography
-MATTHEW LACRIME
THE WEIGHT OF AMBITION
THE WEIGHT OF AMBITION
CARRIED WITH PURPOSE
CARRIED WITH PURPOSE
BUILT FOR
BUILT FOR
MORE
MORE
A portrait of confidence and individuality, challenging the traditional boundaries of luxury through a distinctly streetwear lens.
CREATIVE AND ART DIRECTION
BY
MATTHEW LACRIME
PAINTERS DENIM
PAINTERS DENIM
WEAR THE PROCESS.
WEAR THE PROCESS.
An exploration of creativity, struggle and the stories left behind by the people who create.
Inspired by the hands, imperfections and emotional weight behind the creative process, Painters Denim transforms the canvas into clothing. Every mark, layer and imperfection represents the unseen hours behind the finished work — a tribute to artists who continue to create even when nobody is watching.
Creative Direction / Art Direction / Photography
LACRIME — Painters Denim
DENIM ON DENIM
DENIM ON DENIM
BY MATTHEW LACRIME
AN EXPLORATION OF RAWNESS, LUXURY AND SELF-EXPRESSION.
Denim on Denim marks a step deeper into my identity as a photographer, creative and art director. Created as a self-portrait, the shoot became an opportunity to explore how I could introduce rawness, imperfection and personality into a visual world that still feels refined and luxurious.
Rather than choosing between raw and polished, I wanted to find the space where the two could exist together , where controlled lighting, styling and composition meet natural attitude, texture and emotion.
This project allowed me to move beyond simply taking photographs and begin thinking about the world surrounding the image: the styling, environment, mood, posing, visual language and story.
A study of what luxury can look like when it isn't afraid to be raw.
CREATIVE DIRECTION · ART DIRECTION · STYLING · PHOTOGRAPHY
SELF PORTRAIT — MATTHEW LACRIME
RAW LUXURY
LAYERS OF SORROW FPP 26
PHOTOGRAPHER: Matthew Lacrime
MODEL; Anascha Dennis
CONCEPT
LAYERS OF SORROW explores the physical and emotional weight of grief, using the human body, fabric and organic elements as visual metaphors.
ORGANIC
ORGANIC
Growth that slowly becomes impossible to escape.
FRAGILE
FRAGILE
Vulnerability exposed through softness and restraint.
CONSUMED
CONSUMED
Isolation within an environment that begins to overwhelm.
ART DIRECTION
ART DIRECTION
The environment was constructed to make the subject feel both delicate and surrounded. White fabric creates softness against the darkness, while the vines introduce a sense of growth, attachment and emotional weight. The composition was directed to make the subject feel as though she exists within the environment rather than simply in front of it.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW LACRIME
ANASCHA DENNIS
ART DIRECTOR-Matthew Lacrime
PHOYOGRAPHER-Matthew Lacrime
MODEL-Anascha Dennis
ART DIRECTION
ART DIRECTION
Creating an environment where sorrow becomes physical.
The art direction for LAYERS OF SORROW was built around the idea of making an internal emotion feel visible. I created a controlled environment using sheer fabric, artificial greenery, a dark backdrop and minimal white styling to surround the subject with contrasting textures.
The vines became a representation of emotional attachment ,something delicate that slowly grows, wraps around the body and becomes difficult to escape. The soft fabric and white wardrobe introduce vulnerability, while the darkness surrounding the subject creates a feeling of isolation and emotional weight.
Every element of the set was intentionally positioned to make the subject feel as though she was becoming part of the environment rather than simply existing within it.
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