Not Myself — Cover

Not Myself

We edit, perform, and shrink ourselves in the hope of being accepted and understood. This beauty editorial follows that distortion through four stages. It begins with a fractured reflection, moves through exhausting performance, becomes an unrecognizable mask, and finally breaks free. A journey back to the internal peace that arrives when we stop performing for approval and simply exist as we are.

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Credits

Photographer
@mrunions.photo
Style
@vanessaariganello
Make Up
@acccce
Hair
@hair.priestess
Starring
@ellvrose
Agency
@bnmmodels

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FAQ

What process does the Not Myself editorial explore?

It traces the four-stage journey of editing and performing oneself for others' approval, beginning with the fractured mirror and ultimately returning to the inner peace of authentic existence.

Who was on the creative team for this editorial?

Photographer Mackenzie Runions, stylist Vanessa Ariganello, makeup artist Aniko Tao, and hair stylist Lani Starr collaborated on the shoot.

Which brands were used in Not Myself?

The editorial features Sample Garments, Simons, and Sau Lee.