Behind the scenes with photographer Robert Christian Malmberg and stylist Cynthia Altoriso. The duo works meticulously to create unusually elegant fashion portraits using arduous time period photo processes to capture the 'contemporary sitter'. Filmed by John Engstrom, edited by Chin Yew.

Photographer Robert Christian Malmberg

Style & Production by Cynthia Altoriso

Hair & Make Up by Kirsten Bode for Oribe

Style Assistant is Sigalit Magen

Backdrops by Charles Broderson

Location Charles Broderson Studio

Video & Interview by John Engstrom

Edited by Chin Yew

Starring: Syrie Moskowitz, Ana Lucaciu, Sarabeth Stroller,

Fashion Credits:

Gabrielle Carlson

Allison Parris

Pamela Gonzales

Jacci Jaye

Dani Read

Something Bleu

“A VERY CHARMED KIND OF LIFE.” Written By: Yu Shing Ting

Photos by MARK SHAW; Stylist: CYNTHIA ALTORISO; Hair and makeup: DAMIAN MONZILLO

ALPANA BAWA outfit; vintage jewelry courtesy Barbara Hoff/Top Shelf.

Today many of those pieces, rescued and restored, are likely to captivate a new clientele at Frock, a high-end vintage store in NoLIta. “It’s nice to see something that’s actually hand-done,” said Lexi Sacchi, Frock’s buyer and manager. “Douglas designed them not just for a runway but for how they would function every day.”

Cynthia Altoriso, the veteran stylist who introduced Ms. Sacchi to Mr. Ferguson’s work, called his pieces liquid mercury. “They beg to be caressed,” she said.

Photographed by Doron Gild. Styled by Cynthia Altoriso.

Photography Gian Andrea di Stefano, Styling & production Cynthia Altoriso, Hair & makeup Michelle Coursey, Backdrop set Charles Broderson, Talent Alan Cumming.

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