Andrew - from Elite Model

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog cameras: Leica M6 and Minolta X-7A

Film: Kodak Portra 400 & Gold 400

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Siteilbenat & Brianna

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Analog camera: Rolleicord

Film: Ektar 160

Way to make black not boring! These girls are definitely rocking that color!

Siteilbenat
Occupation: student/Designer
Sunglasses & shoes: Black Market
Necklace: Farley Chatto
Dress & hat: Thrifted

Brianna
Occupation: Singer
Sunglasses: Black Market
Skirt, shoes, bag: Thrifted
Shirt: Forever21

~Shop the Look~

Lian

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Solaris 800

Fur vest: Mango

Unisex shirt & Riding pants: American Apparel

~ Reproduce this Look ~

Katie

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Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Solaris 800

Occupation: Artist

Jacket: Ewanika

Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo

Bag: Coach vintage

Scarf: Good Night Day craft

Galaxy

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Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Solaris 800

Sweater & Purse: Alexander Wang

Pants: Club Monaco

Wool Jacket: Wilfred
~ Reproduce her Look ~

Leeay Aikawa

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Solaris 800

Leeay always blows my mind with the way she manages to give vintage such a sophisticated look. Whenever I see her, she makes me want to go back to the 30s.
She's also an amazing artist ~ Check out her work here

Lauren

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Minolta Centuria 200

I really enjoyed her laid back look, pretty monochrome but complemented by a panoply of accessories~
Occupation: Illustrator ~ Take a look at her work here!

Sweater: Value Village

Dress & necklace: Ka'Kia

Bag: Vintage

Lian

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Solaris 800

Diversify your winter style by layering and, why not, wearing a dress or skirt~

Jacket, sweater, skirt: Urban Outfitters

Tuque: Kensington

~ Reproduce this Look ~

Darryl

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Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Minolta Centuria 200

I have to say, the hair is what sold me ~ thanks for letting me indulge and take so many pictures, hehe.

Occupation: Works at William F. Whites

Leather Jacket: Queen & Spadina Vintage

Sarjoun

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Minolta Centuria 400

I've always loved vintage sweaters ~ mainly because of the uniqueness and variety in the colors and patterns.

Occupation: Photographer

Sweater: Vintage

Jeans: H&M

Meaghan

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Minolta Centuria 400

Occupation: Grad student

Sweater: Sub Rosa vintage (Kensington market)

Bag: Value Village

Danielle

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A with Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Minolta Centuria 400

Occupation: Student
Army Jacket: Military supply depot
Jacket: Urban Outfitters
Dress: Zara
Leather tights: American Apparel
Boots: Top Shop
Bag: Vintage
~ Reproduce her Look ~

Ginny

© Photo by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Minolta Centuria 400

Occupation: Product Developer at the Bay

Tuque: H&M

Glasses: Tom Ford

Contrast Blazer: Zara

Faux fur coat: Urban Outfitters

Necklace: J. Crew

Bag: Zara

Maxi Skirt: Club Monaco

Booties: Expression (the Bay)

~ Reproduce her Look ~

Faces of 2012

An overview of some of the most interesting and unique faces I've come across in the year 2012.

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog cameras: Minolta X-7A and Hasselblad 503CX

~ Best Looks of 2012 ~

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog Cameras:  Minolta X-7A and Hasselblad 503CX

Overview of 2012 ~ Shoes & Accessories

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Analog camera: Minolta X-7A

Best of 2012 Seen and Photographed ~ Travel

The year is coming to an end and I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite photos from my travels around Europe and Asia. Enjoy~

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog cameras: Minolta X-7A and Hasselblad 503CX

Qin

© Photo by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Centuria 200

I had just cut Qin's hair again. Decided to give it an extra edge with a more messy/out of bed look. What do you think?
Reproduce her Look

Ryo & Kumi

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Solaris 800

                    

This is exactly why I love Japan so much. They're so bold and creative with their style, it's such a thrill to photograph!

Ryo:  Bag & Jacket from vintage store in Kensington

Kumi: Purse by Alexander Wang

HANABI ~ Fashion Show ~ Overview of an Amazing Night

Last Sunday, I went to HANABI, a fashion event organized by Shuntaro Kurakake.

Shuntaro studied fashion design at Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Belgium), and Saint Martins School of Art (London). Upon his return to Japan and working for H&M as an expansion manager, he quickly discovered his interest for fashion business. With the interest to support young fashion and jewelry designers, he has organized, after only one year in Toronto, two fashion events (including HANABI) to showcase works from young artists. 

After 4-5 months of hard work and a team of five leaders along with over 20 volunteers, HANABI was finally brought to us, with the collaboration of 13 designers, 9 musicians/bands, make up by Atelier May, hair by Hair Happiness, and many more.

Towards the end of our interview, Shuntaro left me on this intriguing statement: "With a team of young designers and artists, I wanted to create a fashion show that would be more experimental and innovative, giving a new perspective to the fashion world. You'll understand when you see it".

And was he right!  The fashion show by Atelier Susumu was a pure work of art!

The designs, airy and loose, highly inspired by Japanese Kimono, were beautiful, with just enough lines to give a general aesthetic and frame to the body, but enough room for movement and comfort. 

I also particularly loved those Tabi boots by CoolEastMarket. They were wonderfully with Atelier Susumu's collection.

The fashion show itself was simply out of this world! A collaboration with Japanese contemporary dancers, a cello musician, and a great team of young creative artists and models made it a pure pleasure not only to the eye, but all our senses. An experience of its own, making me realize how fashion show can be so much more!  Simply brilliant! 

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A

Film: Solaris 800

Tabi boots by CoolEastMarket