Basic Transformation One:ALEKSANDRA

In the midst of many changes for Basic there are a few who stand out. The first of the Basic Transformation series is Aleksandra, Pre/Post bangs. Her fresh fringe gives this Russian beauty an extra edge. Enjoy.

Blinded by the light of KARA

Basics new addition KARA, exposed and tender illuminates every frame with shades of red. Her emotions and vulnerability seemingly pierce the on-looker with an audacious tenacity  thats unsurpassed. Her flaming debonair locks blatantly compel the audience to embrace her enchanting dexterity to not only engulf, but claim every image as her own. A simplistic approach lead to this impeccably successful collaboration with Mark Gong and Kara.

Basic Models with Ryan McGinley

The Campaign Says it all. Featured here are Ana_G, and Tom in a seemingly effortless campaign shot by Ryan McGinley himself. Fun fact: This campaign is featured on buses, billboards, all over NYC and of course the ever hip L train to Brooklyn.

MARI as Black Moon in C-Heads Magazine

MARI evokes an inexplicably omniscient disposition. Every frame is her own standing alone, or accompanied. There is an intensity in her eyes that seems to entrap the individual daring enough to gaze her way. The definition of metamorphosis is open for all to examine in this C-Head Magazine Editorial, Mari becomes Black Moon. Photographer Catherine Westergaard selected Mari to become Black Moon, and as you see below the collaboration is simply flawless. 

Alluring LESLIE

When her fiery red locks are covered and her impeccable complexion veiled LESLIE becomes translucent, on a level so enticing you question if it's innappropriate to stair. It's Fascinating how lucidly malleable one person can be. Paula Parrish captured Leslie in this truly enthralling and inadvertently vulnerable state that only solidifies her status as an up and coming "It" Girl.

A jolt from JACOB

JACOB sends a jolt of un-paralleled passion and intensity as he displays his chameleon-esque versatility. A simply exquisite display of spirit and flair captured by Eric White. JACOB and Eric's collaboration conveys surge of energy and devotion that seems to seep endlessly through these portraits. Certainly an eloquent performance that can only thrust Jacob to the top.

RICHARD GLADYS for Stolichnaya Vodka

RICHARD is causing a ruckus as the  new face of Stoli Vodka. As the only Soviet vodka exported to the US, Stoli has been working to amp it up for the past few years leading to the rise of being an "It" Vodka. The campaign seems to be causing quite a stir with their underlying messages. Featured in The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. The copy from the campaign is simple and rather fitting:"Another thing both sides agree on. Congratulations Stoli." That being said we believe a separate congratulations is in order to Stoli for selecting RICHARD as the face.

Photographers:Warren Du Preez & Nick Thornton Jones