When you see a bold accessory or prop, larger than regular size, or the contrast if a bold accessory against a muted or smaller background, it makes me think of the beautiful work of Marie Chaix, fashion stylist.
Marie Chaix was born in Strausbourg, France. She is now in her early forties. She was born to a doctor and a social worker, and was initially interested in design. At 18 years of age, she studied at Central Saint Martins in London, a university of the arts. She graduated from Saint Martins in 2000, and with great motivation and determination, landed an internship at Self Service magazine, in Paris.
After her internship, she stayed and assumed a five year position as a fashion editor. In 2006, she established herself as a freelance stylist, contributing to the magazines i-D, Dazed, Another, M le Monde, Vogue Paris, Vogue, and Double. She has worked with designers Bottega Veneta, Schiaparelli, Courrege, Marc Jacobs, and Proenza Schouler.
Chaix has also worked with celebrity clients including Scarlet Johansson. She is currently listed on artpartner.com has a portfolio andbiography there. Her portfolio emphasizes primarily fashion, artistically arranged. . She also has styled objects for prints, both alone and as a part of a fashion photograph. She adds her own artistic accessories and styled props, to high fashion garments, giving them an edgy and very distinct style. Sheuses contrasts of color, texture, height, time and mood to create interest. She juxtaposes light and dark colors of fabric, skin tone, and focal accessories.
Chaix also states directly in interviews that she creates a mood and persona for the photographs shestyles. Some of the photographs distort perspective to draw attention to a particular property of theclothing or pose being photographed. For example, in one of the shots, the legs and feet are moreprominent than the body and face, drawing attention to the edgy cut-out pant legs.
She is known for her bold creativity and artistic styling. She is also recently credited with helping Bottega Veneta with its recent success in the industry. She has collaborated with others styling campaigns.
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