Styling

So I began thinking about the styling for my shoot, I am still a little undecided about the type of image I want to create. All I know is that I want for Tyler to look as though he has lived a life free of western influence so naturally, I have started looking at tribal imagery. I don't want it to look totally earthy though, as if the character could be existing in a world with all the wonders of modern technology but with zero influence from corporate companies. Perhaps a world whereby advertising didn't exist and self image was something purely created for one's pleasure. 

He need's to be striking, it's very important he sticks out of the crowd. I'm unsure whether to stick to monochrome look perhaps with coloured accessories or weather to go totally bold and multicoloured. As I am not a natural stylist the latter scares me a little however I have enjoyed thinking up possible combinations. Either way, a strong look can be created.

First of all is my monochrome mood board:

The benefits of choosing something along these lines is the type of material used, I said earlier in this blog how I would like a lot of movement with the clothes and with this style of shirt/dress I can get materials like cotton, nice and lightweight. 

And here are some examples of some rather more colourful option:

For me, definitely more challenging to style, however I love the potential for a really wow outfit. 

Below are some accessory ideas I've been having:

I love the idea of a headdress or hood of some sort, however I'm not sure how well these would work with the movement of the dancer. I love the rag headdresses especially, a colourful take on something more traditional. I've included images of dreadlocks as I've always been a fan plus think it's definitely a symbol of a certain way of lifestyle, one that shys away from convention.