At one point in time, mine was the exciting life filled with ever-changing adventures and Tawn was the one who went to the office every day, living a life of nine to five drudgery. Nowadays, as he is moving towards his dream of being a fashion designer, his life is the eventful one and I’m fading to a quiet support role. The latest big event was a photo shoot of the first collection on his own label, Tawn C, to create a “look book.”
As I understand it, a look book doesn’t necessarily have to display every outfit in the collection. Instead, it is meant to convey the overall feel of the collection, to tell the “story” of the woman for whom the collection was designed. Tawn will use the look book to pitch his collection to prospective vendors including some of the large department stores here in Bangkok.
Tawn called in a half-dozen people with whom he has worked on other events, assembling a talented but reasonably priced team to assist with styling, make-up, and hair. Our “annex” – the studio unit adjacent to our main condo, was turned into the backstage area. Needless to say, there wasn’t a lot of work I could do other than to prepare the snacks to keep the talent satisfied.
The setting for the photo shoot was out unit, which not only saved money but also matched the style of Tawn’s collection. Above, photographer Siwanat Phangbunkumlarp directs the models. The model on the left is a Russian with whom Tawn worked at his student fashion show. The model on the right is Thai-German and was added later when the Russian woman’s twin sister was no longer available to do the shoot.
Khun Siwanat did a very detailed job, having scouted the location in advance, discussed the overall themes with Tawn, and plotted the look and feel of different shots. It ultimately took something like 10 hours to shoot the entire sequence, but the results were very nice. Here are some of my favorite shots. These are pre touch-up, as the versions that Tawn will use on his website underwent modest Photoshopping.
Stay tuned for more updates on the adventures here in Bangkok as Tawn pursues his dreams and Chris supports him.
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Wow. Those are lovely!
LOVE that last dress… I want it! Great photos.
love the skirt in the 3rd to last picture. congrats to him.
Wonderful photos — Tawn’s collection looks as if it will be very successful !
Wow. Those are GORGEOUS!YAY TAWN!!!=DI especially like the last one. Too bad I don’t have the boobs for it.*sad*
This is awesome! My friend (who’s a stylist) just saw me checking out these and she is in love with the photos! And she made me dig out your archives so that she can have a better look at your condo- she loves the interiors!
Wow, wow, wow! These are truly amazing. Tawn is very very talented, and so is his team, that including you, of coz. Top notch professional , very impressed. Please tell Tawn congratulations.
All the best to Tawn on his new venture and you of course, for your supporting role!
The dresses are stunning! Love this phrase “as Tawn pursues his dreams and Chris supports him”, Chris. =) *thumbs up*
Considering that the photos you’ve posted are pre-touchup, they look amazing. And wow, Siwanat really was detailed… I just realized how juvenile our marketing team’s attempts for our fashion show shoot was. We really didn’t have much plans at all. Hope you’re doing well Chris. Mind I ask what snacks you made for the talent? I always wonder if we should be prepping delicious (but often fattening) items or healthy (but not-so-delish) items.
You have a talented man there in Tawn. I wish you both all the luck in the word as you both will purse Tawn’s dream.
What a project! The collection for the ‘look book’ is very classy, evoked the feeling of the 1930s-40s. Please send him my good luck wishes!By the way, your flat is totally impeccably furnished to do the photo shoot! Where is that “red shoe”? LOL
absolutely breathtaking. i especially love the embellished gray blouse with the black neck bow and wrist cuffs. the story told here is one of grace, charm and impeccable style. all the best to you and tawn.
Good job Tawn!:) Some of your clothes seem to be similar to the styles of the 1920s and 1950s at the same time (well, I think so anyway). Keep up the good work following your dream!
Beautiful collection!I absolutely adore the dove grey fluffy blouse with the black tie. So feminine and I want it!
Awesome! I still can’t get over how some women wear such fashion in Thailand despite the heat. Unless this is for export.
Wonderful fashions! I really like the elegant looks! I know this was all about Tawn (and he does deserve all the applause), yet I was hoping for a few photos of food porn… I’ve given up eating the cheese and fat and so many sweets BUT I still love to see what you whip up in the kitchen!
Wow. These are really great!
Beautiful shots 😀
hahaha i like that you can see a few boxes of things in that china cabinet in the first photo from the actual shoot.so how do you feel about having your condo shown around? was a lot of the decor also staged, or as is?
Those are stunning photographs. Tawn’s collection looks absolutely amazing! Best wishes to both of you.
The models and the photos could have been right out of Vogue. Very classy and extremely beautiful.
I see a bright future for Tawn. Congratulations are in order.It is unfortunate, however, that models are required to be so thin.
Congratulations to Tawn. I love the photos, the clothes and your apartment. I like the dress on T_0028.
so happy for tawn! this is wonderful! and a great way to save on a venue rental fee!
Oh wow… this is gorgeous. I love the pictures, the clothes and your condo. I really don’t know how you guys keep it so “picture perfect”.
I’d really like to get married again so I can wear the gown in that last photo. Beautiful work Tawn!
Love it love it love it!!!