Perhaps you've heard of the term "athleisure," coined recently to describe athletic wear that can also be worn in other contexts, ranging from daytime outfits to club wear. After a friend mentioned it to me, I started thinking about the concept of combining athleticism and chicness in female fashion. There is something quite beautiful about celebrating a woman's beauty AND strength in a garment. So, I teamed up with my lovely friend Tina (who you may recognize from last fashion post!) and photographed her wearing an absolutely stunning jumpsuit, which isn't meant for exercising, but I felt it emphasized both her grace and athleticism.
In all of the images, I doubled Tina's figure firstly to show the garment's functionality and ability to acclimate with her movements, but also to underline the significance of supporting and being there for oneself. Strength and elegance isn't just physical. The physical connection of her limbs to the sturdy, metal bars of the fire escape underlines her mental fortitude.
To me, this image epitomizes the concept of female elegance and strength. Her pose and the blackness of the jumpsuit cause a kind of silhouette effect, which gives her an Audrey Hepburn-like quality. At the same time, her bare back and arms are muscular, showing that yes, women can be both graceful and strong! Mirroring the image resulted in a heart outline connecting both of the same figure, which emphasizes the importance of loving oneself.