After Botticelli: The Rebirth of Venus is a Reinterpretation of Modern Self Doubt

Botticelli Birth of Venus photoshoot editorial reimagining art Renaissance

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Strongly influenced by Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" and other artworks from the same period, this editorial aims to transport the beauty, gentleness, and romance of those historical paintings into the contemporary world. This reinterpretation embraced a more sombre undertone, introducing an element of authority – much like the internal struggle we wrestle with. It's a battle between robust self-confidence and unending self-doubt.

Botticelli Birth of Venus photoshoot editorial reimagining art Renaissance

Top: Cathy Meyong | Necklace: Stylist’s own

Botticelli Birth of Venus photoshoot editorial reimagining art Renaissance

Dress, top, gloves and choker: Lou de Betoly

Botticelli Birth of Venus photoshoot editorial reimagining art Renaissance

Corset, gloves and skirt: Louise Lyngh Bjerregaard | Earrings: Tetier Bijoux | Shoes: Roker

Top: Cathy Meyong | Necklace: Stylist’s own

Botticelli Birth of Venus photoshoot editorial reimagining art Renaissance

Dress: Clementine Baldo

Botticelli Birth of Venus photoshoot editorial reimagining art Renaissance

Corset, gloves and skirt: Louise Lyngh Bjerregaard | Earrings: Tetier Bijoux | Shoes: Roker

Botticelli Birth of Venus photoshoot editorial reimagining art Renaissance

Top: Cathy Meyong | Necklace: Stylist’s own

Botticelli Birth of Venus photoshoot editorial reimagining art Renaissance

Dress, top, gloves and choker: Lou de Betoly

Photography: Jakub Gessler | Models: Molly Leah-Jane at Array Models | Styling: Meja Taserud at Lalaland Artists | Styling Assistant: Zac Sunman | Make Up: Dasha Taivas using Trinny London | Hair: Mayuko Nakae using Oribe | Photo Assistants: Lucy Rooney and Zilla Reuter | Nails: Hannah Bent | Retouch: Joseph Colley

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