BRATZ ARE BACK
YEAR: 2024
ROLES: CREATIVE DIRECTOR + WARDROBE STYLIST + MOVEMENT DIRECTION + SET DIRECTION + SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT + POST PRODUCTION
Overview
“BRATZ ARE BACK” is a fashion editorial paying tribute to the iconic world of Bratz and the bold aesthetic that made the dolls so recognizable. Featuring five models, I used styling to transform each girl into her own distinct character, giving every look an individual personality while keeping them connected within the same Bratz universe. The concept draws from the dolls’ statement fashion, classic graphic Bratz typography, and unapologetic attitude to bring the energy of Bratz to life in a new way.
DIrection
I developed the concept to capture the essence of Bratz while translating its signature attitude into an editorial fashion story. For the wardrobe direction, I styled each model to represent a distinct Bratz character, using different silhouettes, colors, textures, accessories, and styling details to establish her individual personality. While every character had her own identity, I made sure the looks remained cohesive enough to feel like they belonged to the same Bratz universe.
I was equally intentional with the posing and composition, directing each model to embody the exaggerated confidence, attitude, and doll like presence associated with Bratz. For the group shots, I arranged the models to resemble a collection of dolls brought to life, using their individual poses and placement to create the feeling of a live action Bratz lineup.
I carried the concept into the final graphic treatment by incorporating Bratz inspired typography into select shots, further connecting the editorial to the visual language of the original dolls. Together, the wardrobe, character direction, composition, and graphic elements transformed the shoot into my own live action tribute to the world of Bratz.
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Credits
Creative Direction: Kanwulia Onianwa
Models: Sarah Nnunnik, Neha Nushka, Kanwulia Onianwa, Kayenat Barak
Photographer/ Editor: Solomon Payne
Wardrobe Stylist: Kanwulia Onianwa
Graphic Design: Kanwulia Onianwa
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