The art of Restraint

Watch as Josh Showell unravels the complex relationship between power and control through the ancient technique of Shibari. Each tie and fold tells a story, a manifesto of desire and restraint, where the beauty of indigo-dyed layers wraps around the concepts of dominance and submission.

Credits:

Photography: Josh Showell / @josh_showell
Styling: Daniela Corcio
Fashion/Lingerie: Ikonostas / @ikonostas_clothes.desire
Shoes: Vivienne Westwood / @viviennewestwood
Makeup and Hair: Ruby Lonsdale / @rubysartistry__
Rope artist: Conor Aphilia / @conor_aphilia
Model: Nausicaa Yami / @nausicaa_yami_

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