Justin Akomiah’s photographic study of poise in East London By Document Journal

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Justin Akomiah

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Justin Akomiah

Posted
September 9, 2020

Inspired by the '90s editorials and Black hair product advertisements of his childhood, Justin Akomiah honors the elegance of Black women in this fashion story for Document digital

Models Precious Kevin at Titanium Management, Mia Chin. Hair Shamara Roper using Gummy Professional Styling Wax and Olive Oil Sheen Spray, Tara Davs-Lyons . Makeup Min Sandhu at Carol Hayes Management using NARS Cosmetics, Tara Davs-Lyons. Fashion Assistant Afeni Payne-Bonnick. Photo Assistants Eddie Cheaba, Reece Laurent-Hughes, Siobhan Martin. Production Dave Akomiah.

Justin Akomiah’s photographic study of poise in East London

Mia wears shirt and jacket by Simone Rocha.

Precious wears coat, pants, and collar (worn as hat) by Craig Green. Tights stylist’s own.

Shirt by Simone Rocha. Vest by Erdem.

Shirt by Simone Rocha. Vest by Erdem.

Jacket and skirt by 4 Moncler Simone Rocha. Headband and socks by Simone Rocha.

Shirt, jacket, and skirt by Simone Rocha.

Coat, skirt, and boots by 4 Moncler Simone Rocha.

Shirt, blouse, and sweater by Simone Rocha. Bag by Thom Browne.

Mia wears shirt and jacket by Simone Rocha.

Precious wears coat, pants, and collar (worn as hat) by Craig Green. Tights stylist’s own.

Shirt by Simone Rocha. Vest by Erdem.

Shirt by Simone Rocha. Vest by Erdem.

Jacket and skirt by 4 Moncler Simone Rocha. Headband and socks by Simone Rocha.

Shirt, jacket, and skirt by Simone Rocha.

Coat, skirt, and boots by 4 Moncler Simone Rocha.

Shirt, blouse, and sweater by Simone Rocha. Bag by Thom Browne.