THE STRUGGLE IS REAL

Photographer J. L. Cappella

Models Clay Drew, Nicole Helegda

Makeup Jeanette Frost

Hair Kara Meister

Fashion Director Randal Jacobs for Jacobs Consulting Group

Fashion Editor Omar Ferrari for Jacobs Consulting Group

Art Director Anthony Brancaleone

 

Locations

Grosse Pointe War Memorial, Detroit Opera House, Antietam, Honest John’s

01 – exterior mansion

Nicole
Top – Christian Dior. Robe and half slip – Pearls and Lace Vintage Lingerie. Shoes – Marc Jacobs. Necklace and earrings – Flossy’s Suitcase. Fur coat – Dietriech.
Fragrance – Chanel No. 5

Clay
Tee – Kit & Ace. Joggers – Kite. Necklace – C Wonder. Rings – Alexis Bittar. Watch – Shinola. Smoking Jacket – Savvy Chic (Vintage). Slippers – Ralph Lauren Purple label
Socks – Stacey Adams. Belt – Alexander McQueen.  Fragrance – Tom Ford Black Orchid

02 – interior mansion

Clay
Headdress – Piazza.  Kimono – Vintage.  Necklace – Vatican Gift Shop.  Tighty Whities – Special Delivery NYC (Willies). Socks – American Apparell. Slippers – Stubbs & Wootton
Fragrance – Sfumato Epiphany

Nicole
Robe – Vintage. Corset – Pearls & Lace Vintage Lingerie. Panties – La Perla. Socks – American Apparell. Pumps – Marc Jacobs. Necklace – Kenneth J Lane. Fragrance – Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme

03 – opera house

Clay
Coat – Vintage Monkey hair. Shirt – Versace. Envelope clutch – Oleg Casini. Glove – LaCrasia. Skirt – Thrift on The Avenue. Socks – Stacey Adams. Garters – Fine and Dandy
Fragrance – Chance By Chanel

Nicole
Tail coat – XOmar. Shirt – XOmar. Trousers – Stella McCartney. Cummerbund – Sir Jacobs. Shoes – Gucci. Top Hat – Henry the Hatter. Gloves – Flossy’s Suitcase. Fragrance – Man by Comme Des Garçon

04 – dinner

Nicole
Dress – Paul Carroll. Scent – Moët Chandon

Clay
Suit – Maison Martin Margiela. Shirt – Zara. Collar – Victor & Rolf. Scent – Valentine Gin

05 – Portraits

Clay
Eyewear – Cutler and Gross. Fur scarf – Portabello Market London. Scent – Nat Sherman Fantasia

Nicole –

Paul Carroll. Tear – Nars. Fur Stole – Wolverine. Scent – Djarum Blacks

06 – rest room

Nicole
Dress – Paul Carroll. Clutch – Anna Sui. Shoes – Nicolas Krikwood. Fragrance – Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

Clay
Tux – Brooks Brothers. Shirt – Thom Browne. Boots – Prada. Fragrance – Elizabeth and James Nirvana White. Cuff Links – Savvy Gents