Fashion Reperformances
Incarnation
Fashion Reperformances
For the entire life of photography it has been both an index of the true, and a highly mediated experience. Ansel Adams called his darkroom manipulations "fixing god's mistakes". Fashion magazine covers often express heteronormative Western values and impossible fantasy bodies. In this series I attempt to twist my not-so-flexible body into the shapes found on a range of fashion magazines. I use Lightroom to dodge & burn and to adjust color & contrast. I do not use any Photoshop magic.
Incarnation

Fashion Reperformances

Jennifer Aniston, photographed by Mark Seliger for Rolling Stone, 1996. Glenn Zucman, photographed by Sony RMT-P1BT.
Sandra Josefski photographed by unknown for Playboy Magazine, September 1972. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: Happy Daze Platforms & Squeeze the Day Fruit Print Mesh Dress both from Dolls Kill. Optical frames: Gilligan in oreo colorway designed by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear.
Kate Moss photographed by Tesh for i-D Magazine, September 2005. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn’s optical frames: Nucky by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear
Kylie Lundy photographed by Allison Eding for Cape Fear Living, Summer 2019. @metro_glenn photographed by Vello wireless Shutterboss.
Kylie wears Mermaid Cove
Glenn wears: top: Cut Cute, hat: Nine West, chain: Monet, optical frames: Homer by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear
Sarah Hyland photographed by Kerry Hallihan for Cosmopolitan magazine, May 2020. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Sarah wears: beach hat: Eric Javits, stylist: Cassie Anderson, hair: Ryan Richman, make-up: Allan Avendano, manicure: Thuy Nguyen, production: Crawford Productions.
Glenn wears: bracelet: Garmin Fenix 6, optical frames: Valley Eyewear: Tenz.
Ariana Grande photographed by Alexi Lubomirski for Elle magazine, August 2018. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Ariana wears: custom silk bra & skirt: Fleur du Mal, White gold and diamond pendant necklace: Hearts On Fire, $2,750. White gold and diamond bracelet: Cartier, $12,600.
Glenn wears: bra: Shopbop (our model is 6’2″ and wears 38A), ruffle miniskirt: Sweewë Paris / Nasty Gal, necklace: model’s own, bracelet: Garmin Fenix 6, optical frames: Valley Eyewear: A Dead Coffin Club.
Helena Christensen, photographer unknown, for Elle Norge (Norway), August 2013. Glenn Zucman photographed by Vello wireless shutterboss.
Glenn wears: swimsuit: Nike Swim, optical frames: Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear. bracelets: model’s own.
Priyanka Chopra photographed by Anders Overgaard for Conde Nast Traveler India, Oct-Nov 2016. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: shirt: Feminist Trash: The Patriarchy Has Been Using Your Body Against You Unisex T-Shirt, pants: Patagonia: Men’s Wind Shield Pants, optical frames: Tory Burch, wrist bands: Garmin: Fenix 6, Tissot: Nicky Hayden.
Miley Cyrus photographed by Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair, June 2008 / Vanity Fair Mexico, October 2013. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Miley’s hair: Christiaan, makeup: Pati Dubroff style director: Michael Roberts. Glenn wears: optical frames: Tory Burch, bedding: Matthews Studio Equipment Sound Blanket with Grommets 74×81″, denim: Coogi.
BTS w 15-year-old Miley Cyrus on set with makeup artist Pati Dubroff & hair stylist Christiaan. BTS w 66-year-old @metro_glenn on set with @metro_glenn.
Zendaya photographed by Tyler Mitchell for Vogue, June 2019. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: sequin dress: Goodwill Industries, 6th Street, DTLA, optical frames: Homer by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear.
Kate Upton photographed by Derek Kettela for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2013. @metro_glenn photographed by Vello Wireless Shutterboss.

Glenn wears: parka: Coogi, bikini bottom: Forever 21, optical frames: Dexter by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear.

I was losing my hearing and eyesight. My body was shutting down because it was working so hard to keep me warm. I had frostbite when I came back. I don’t think you can go to Antarctica and stand in a bikini without that happening. But I didn’t die, and I’m OK now.

Kate Upton, on posing in a bikini for 6 days in Antarctica
Britney Spears photographed by Michael Thompson for W magazine, August 2002. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: bustier: Dolls Kill Dream Crusher Clear Bra Top, bracelets: Neutrik, optical frames: Nucky by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear.
Glenn Zucman reperforming Adriana Lima as photographed by Daniel Klajmic for the cover of Vogue Brasil, August, 2003.
Adriana Lima photographed by Daniel Klajmic for Vogue Brasil, August 2003. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: dress: Sakkas Annabella Corset Bodice Handkerchief Hem Dress, optical frames: Gilligan, Oreo, by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear, wrist band: Garmin Outdoor Fenix 6.
Beri Smither photographed by James Houston for Vogue Australia, January 1997. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: optical frames: Valley Eyewear Marmont Ltd., armband: model’s own.
Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber photographed by Mariana Maltoni for Elle Brasil, June 2017. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: denim jacket: Diesel, pants: Politix, bandana: design by Minerva GM for Bandits Bandanas, optical frames: Valley Eyewear A Dead Coffin Club, wristband: Garmin Fenix 6.
Miley Cyrus photographed by Theo Wenner for Rolling Stone. @metro_glenn photographed by Vello Wireless Shutterboss.
Britney Spears photographed by Mark Seliger for Rolling Stone, May 25, 2000. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: bustier: Dolls Kill/Club Exx Clothing Dark Euphoric Escape Metallic Bra Top, pants: Ripndip, belt: Politix, briefs: Jockey Sport® Cooling Mesh Performance String Bikini, sandals: Bedrock Cairn 3D PRO II Adventure Sandals, wristband: Garmin Fenix 6, optical frames: Valley Eyewear A Dead Coffin Club.
Gwyneth Paltrow photographed by Zoey Grossman for Harper’s Bazaar. Breastplate: Tom Ford, hair: Teddy Charles, make-up: Georgie Eisdell, manicure: Ashlie Johnson, production: Zachy Producer. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT. “Breastplate”: Sakkas Metallic Liquid Mock Neck Turtleneck Long Sleeve Crop Top, optical frames: Nucky by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear, lens coating: Green Optics USA SunRider Performance Mirrors.
Slayyyter performing a Playboy cover by unknown photographer. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: bra: Victoria’s Secret (our model wears 34A), optical frames: Dwight by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear, star tat: Sharpie, nail polish: Kleancolor nail lacquer #64 sheer pink, tiara: model’s own.
Taylor Swift photographed by Theo Wenner for Rolling Stone. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha & Vello Wireless Shutterboss.
Glenn wears: top: Forever 21, denim: Levi’s 505, optical frames: Homer by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear.
Kate Moss photographed by David Sims for i-D. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT.
Glenn wears: glasses: Nucky by Mondo Guerra for See Eyewear.
Jessica Alba photographed by Matthias Vriens for Entertainment Weekly. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT. Glenn wears: swimsuit: Speedo, glasses: Valley Eyewear Marmont Ltd.
Elizabeth Holmes photographed by Ethan Pines for Forbes. @metro_glenn photographed by Sony Alpha RMT-P1BT. Glenn wears: top: Dolls Kill Hearts ‘n Hellions Lace-up Hoodie, glasses: Valley Eyewear Scapula Executive Trifocals, fingerstick: Kodachrome 25 transparency by Joseph Zucman, processed by Eastman Kodak, January 1960, Freemasons ring: model’s own.
Lindsay Lohan photographed by Matthew Rolston for Rolling Stone. Glenn Zucman photographed by Vello Wireless Shutterboss. Glenn wears Kohl’s Juniors’ Vylette™ Cropped Cami, Valley Eyewear Marmont LTD optical frames.
Dua Lipa photographed for NME magazine, May 2017. Glenn Zucman photographed May 2020. Glenn wears Come Tees Older Gods shirt, Coogi jeans, SEE Mondo Nucky optical frames, rings & belt, model’s own. Nails: Tillys Destined Date Night with Nubar Nail Lacquer Tiara.
Dakota Fanning photographed by Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for V Magazine. Glenn Zucman photographed by Vello Wireless Shutterboss. Dakota wears an Alexander Wang fleece & drill corset sweatshirt. Glenn wears an Express Men sweater and optical frames from Snap Spectacles.
Miley Cyrus photographed by Mario Testino for V Magazine. Glenn Zucman photographed by Vello Wireless Shutterboss. Miley wears a shawl collar jacket by Dior. Styling by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele. Glenn wears a shawl collar jacket by Gruppo di Capi, Puma Volvo Ocean Race Gore-Tex boots, Gigo briefs, Gentle Monster New Turtle optical frames, jewelry: model’s own.
Jennifer Aniston, photographed by Mark Seliger for Rolling Stone. Glenn Zucman, photographed by Sony Remote Commander. Glenn wears Valley Eyewear ADCC (A Dead Coffin Club) optical frames.
Kaley Cuoco photographed by Nino Munoz for Shape magazine. Glenn Zucman photographed by Vello Wireless Shutterboss. Kaley Cuoco photographed by Nino Munoz for Shape magazine. Glenn wears Gruppo di Capi viscose/rayon shirt, Calvin Klein briefs, Garmin Forerunner 310XT GPS watch, Valley Eyewear Spleen optical frames & World Festival of Sacred Music necklace.
Kim Kardashian West photographed by Mikael Jansson for Vogue. Glenn Zucman photographed by Vello Wireless Shutterboss. Kim wears a Chanel top & Irene Neuwirth necklace. Glenn wears a Lulu’s knit tank and Valley Eyewear Forks optical frames.
Anne Hathaway photographed by Jason Kim. Glenn Zucman photographed by Sony Remote Commander. Anne wears cinq à sept Kylie jacket & pants. Necklace, model’s own. Glenn wears Politix linen jacket & pants. Chain, model’s own.
Amber Heard photographed by James Macari. Styling by Brooke Ely Danielson. Hair by Jon Chapman/Carol Hayes using Leonor Greyl Hair Care and Ibiza brushes. Makeup by Katey Denno/The Wall Group. Manicure by Kylie Kwok/Tracey Mattingly. Glenn Zucman photographed by Sony Remote Commander. Styling: Glenn uses Joico Hair Care and Denman brushes. Amber wears Chantelle Segur bustier, Tory Burch high-waisted satin pants. Necklaces: Doyle & Doyle Victorian Repousse Fob necklace, Dudley VanDyke Cross Fob & Open Link chain necklace, Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz Royal Charm Carnelian pendant necklace. Rings: Doyle & Doyle Arts & Crafts Amethyst, Vintage Shell Cameo, Gregorian Ouroboros Snake, Art Deco Amethyst, and Moonstone. Earrings: Doyle & Doyle Victorian Etruscan Revival. Glenn wears Forever 21 Lace Longline Bralette & Basic Scoop Neck Cami, Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier high-waisted cotton pants, Shoes: Cole Haan+Nike Air. Bling: model’s own. Rings: model’s own.
Jennifer Lopez photographed by Anthony Maule. Styling: Julie Pelipas, Hair: Lorenzo Martin, Makeup: Scott Barnes. Glenn Zucman photographed by Vello IR Selfie Trigger. Jennifer wears: Cape: Valentino Haute Couture, Earrings: Bulgari, Timepiece: Van Cleef & Arpels, Ring, Tiffany & Co. Glenn wears: Vintage nightgown, Iguana Hollywood, Optical frames, Valley Eyewear.
Camila Mendes photographed by Peggy Sirota. Glenn Zucman photographed by Sony Remote Commander. Camila wears Volcom Clued2 You sweater, Malia Mills Nambassa maillot, Spinelli Kilcollin Pegasus hoops. Glenn wears Diesel sweater, vintage Volleyball International shorts, Valley Eyewear A Dead Coffin Club optical frames, Reef Fanning flip flops.

Reperformances

For the entire life of photography, it has been both an index of the true, and a highly mediated experience. Ansel Adams called his darkroom manipulations “fixing god’s mistakes”. Magazine covers often express heteronormative Western values and impossible fantasy bodies. In this series, I attempt to twist my not-so-flexible body into the shapes found on a range of magazine covers. I use Lightroom to dodge & burn and to adjust color & contrast. I do not use any Photoshop magic.

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