Shot across four years and four countries, this project interrogates the idea of globality as a form of cultural capital. Communication technology may connect us all but how do we define identity, growth, truth and value in a global village constructed within a disharmonious world?

 
 

Aisha Nova, stylist and founder of Nova’s Archive, shot in 2019. SHDR dress, Dolce & Gabbana vintage dress.

Akari Higashi, model, shot in 2019. SHDR dress and trousers, Uniqlo jacket.

Azuli Peeters, photographer and model, shot in 2019. SHDR full look.

Kai-Isaiah Jamal, poet, model, consultant and visibility activist, shot in 2019. SHDR tracksuit, Gap vintage backpack.

King Owusu, artist, shot in 2019. SHDR full look.

Kirsten Gobey, filmmaker, shot in 2021. SHDR dress and bag in collaboration with Keith Virgo.

Matthew Hurry, rapper, shot in 2019. SHDR top, Plessures t-shirt.

Milla McKenzie, musician and medical researcher, 2 shot in 019. SHDR top, Shyne Forever trousers.

Misadanda Mbiza, fashon student, shot in 2020. SHDR dress.

Rivermoon, music producer, shot in 2021. SHDR full look.

Tato Moet, skater, shot in 2022. SHDR tracksuit and top, Martine Rose x Nike trainers.

Zion fisher, model, shot in 2022. SHDR dress, Comme des Garçons trousers.

 

Creative direction, photography and production Sarah Hugo-Hamman
Fashion and styling SHDR by Sarah Hugo-Hamman
Make-up Sydney Davy
Film processing, scanning and support
Orms, Cape Film Supply, Mr Cad, Raymond Fraser du Toit
Special thanks
Chris Wagner, Timothy Wang, Liat Polishuk
Cast
Thato Moet, Rivermoon, King Owusu, Milla McKenzie, Aisha Nova, Milasanda Mbiza
Kirsten Gobey, Matthew Hurry, Zion Fisher, Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Azuli Peeters, Akari Higashi
Fashion
Comme des Garçons
Dolce & Gabbbana
Gap
Keith Virgo
Martine Rose x Nike Air
S Plessures
Shyneforever
Uniqlo
Published on 24/08/2023