Bernard Buys

Jordan Hickman

<div>Iconic fashion designer and Creative Director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing sat down with Vogue to recount a life changing journey to South Africa, to film a fashion film and documentary debuting the visionary collection with Disney for The Lion King.</div><div><br /></div><div>Olivier speaks candidly about the journey of self-discovery, tracing his roots back to Africa and what it meant to him to connect with the continent of his birth heritage.</div><div><br /></div><div>In an emotional interview, he shares a moment with our very own Carmen Hickman that resonated deeply with him and which he will carry with him forever.</div><div><br /></div><div>Carmen is not only a model, she is a mother and inherently maternal figure; and so it was a natural improvisation in a tender moment with Olivier that led her to share words that shaped his experience whilst filming.</div><div><br /></div><div>Herewith a few exerts from the interview with Vogue.</div><div><br /></div><div>&quot;The Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection has been immortalised in a short film by Nigerian director Femi Oladigbolu. Shot across the Western Cape region of South Africa, Rousteing takes on the leading role. The film stars a selection of models wearing his designs that were cast from all over Africa; countries including Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Tanzania. As Rousteing puts it, this furthers the cultural impact of the collaboration, “giving local people the chance to shine”. The film itself focuses on the concept of destiny - and in a similar vein to the narrative of The Lion King - Rousteing experienced a personal full-circle moment while filming.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Actor Carmen Hickman, when playing the wise older Black woman who’s supposed to reveal his future, decided to improvise on set. “She said to me: ‘Don’t forget this is your continent, this is where you come from, and you are loved here. You will always be loved,’” Rousteing explains, hand on heart. “It was magical.”</div><div><br /></div><div>We are incredibly proud of Carmen, not only for a career defining campaign, but for sharing a part of herself with Olivier, adding depth and purpose to his experience in Cape Town.</div><div><br /></div><div>Carmen&#39;s daughter and Future Face Jordan Hickman also features in the short film and campaign images, as well as accomplished fashion model Sisipho Ntsabo.</div><div>A client of this calibre shooting in our Mother City was not only uplifting to the careers of the models at ICE, but also to the film and fashion industry in Cape Town as a whole.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>For the full article please visit https://www.vogue.co.uk/bc/disney-and-balmains-the-lion-king-collection</div><div>As well as the Balmain website https://us.balmain.com/en/experience/disney-x-balmain-the-lion-king</div><p>This project was proudly cast by Cape Town based casting director Iain Milne of Casting Co and facilitated by Groundglass production company.<br /></p><div><br /></div>

Iconic fashion designer and Creative Director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing sat down with Vogue to recount a life changing journey to South Africa,  to film a fashion film and documentary debuting the visionary collection with Disney for The Lion King.

Olivier speaks candidly about the journey of self-discovery, tracing his roots back to Africa and what it meant to him to connect with the continent of his birth heritage.

In an emotional interview, he shares a moment with our very own Carmen Hickman that resonated deeply with him and which he will carry with him forever.

Carmen is not only a model, she is a mother and inherently maternal figure; and so it was a natural improvisation in a tender moment with Olivier that led her to share words that shaped his experience whilst filming.

Herewith a few exerts from the interview with Vogue.

"The Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection has been immortalised in a short film by Nigerian director Femi Oladigbolu. Shot across the Western Cape region of South Africa, Rousteing takes on the leading role. The film stars a selection of models wearing his designs that were cast from all over Africa; countries including Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Tanzania. As Rousteing puts it, this furthers the cultural impact of the collaboration, “giving local people the chance to shine”. The film itself focuses on the concept of destiny - and in a similar vein to the narrative of The Lion King - Rousteing experienced a personal full-circle moment while filming. 

Actor Carmen Hickman, when playing the wise older Black woman who’s supposed to reveal his future, decided to improvise on set. “She said to me: ‘Don’t forget this is your continent, this is where you come from, and you are loved here. You will always be loved,’” Rousteing explains, hand on heart. “It was magical.”

We are incredibly proud of Carmen, not only for a career defining campaign, but for sharing a part of herself with Olivier, adding depth and purpose to his experience in Cape Town.

Carmen's daughter and Future Face Jordan Hickman also features in the short film and campaign images, as well as accomplished fashion model Sisipho Ntsabo.
A client of this calibre shooting in our Mother City was not only uplifting to the careers of the models at ICE, but also to the film and fashion industry in Cape Town as a whole. 

For the full article please visit https://www.vogue.co.uk/bc/disney-and-balmains-the-lion-king-collection
As well as the Balmain website https://us.balmain.com/en/experience/disney-x-balmain-the-lion-king

This project was proudly cast by Cape Town based casting director Iain Milne of Casting Co and facilitated by Groundglass production company.

Olivier Rousteing Balmain Lion King Collection in Cape Town with models Carmen Hickman Jordan Hickman Sisipho Ntsabo featured in Vogue

Olivier Rousteing Balmain Lion King Collection mentions C...

BALMAIN / LION KING COLLECTION | Carmen & Jordan Hickman; Sisipho Ntsabo

Guilhermina Da Conceição

Maréva Misambo

Sukhi Soni

Alhena Udemans

Stephen Koukoui

<p style="margin:0cm"><br /></p><p style="margin:0cm"><em>Q &amp; A with the up&nbsp;and coming off-field athleisure wear brand - Chalk &amp; Jagger</em></p><p style="margin:0cm"><br /></p><p style="margin:0cm"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><strong>Tell us about the brand?</strong></p><p style="margin:0cm"><br /></p><p style="margin:0cm"><em>Chalk &amp; Jagger </em>was born with skinned knees and a leather jacket. Our&nbsp;range is inspired by the game of rugby and the nostalgic, worn-in, pre-loved feel of the memories it invokes - a sense of taking fashion from the touch line to the streets.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0cm"><br /></p><p style="margin:0cm">We bring&nbsp;you shades of vintage memories and detailed emblems pieced together with golden thread detailing.</p>  <p style="margin:0cm">&nbsp;</p>    <p style="margin: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"><strong>What was the inspiration behind the brand?</strong></p><p style="margin:0cm"><br /></p><p style="margin:0cm">The thinking behind our&nbsp;brand was to create an apparel range that challenges the status quo and brings heart and spirit back into what we wear. </p><p style="margin:0cm"><br /></p><p style="margin:0cm">We wanted to do what we are passionate about and so we&nbsp;did just that, but we did&nbsp;it in style. Chalk &amp; Jagger stays true to the cult classics of yesteryear and combines them with the fashion accents of current trends, making way for you to rock our&nbsp;vintage sports-wear spirit regardless of your fashion position</p>  <p><br /></p><p><strong>Tell us about the clothing line:</strong></p><p>Designed for rugby enthusiasts, avid supporters, and trendsetters alike, Chalk &amp; Jagger&nbsp;combines the rich heritage of rugby with a modern twist, creating a statement piece for every wardrobe. </p><p>Premium Quality means every&nbsp;item is crafted with utmost care. Our&nbsp;clothing are made from exceptional quality materials to ensure durability and unparalleled comfort, making them perfect for both on-field action and everyday wear.</p>  <p><span>With the Rugby World Cup around the corner, this is the perfect answer to supporting your favourite team, in style.</span></p><p><br /></p>  <p><strong><span>Credits:</span></strong></p>  <p><span>Models: Chloe Cowley (@chloe_jade_cowley), Jenna-Leigh Du Sart (@jennaleigh_dusart) and Stephen Koukoui (@_stephenko)</span></p><p><span style="Times New Roman'">Photographer: Gabrielle Kannemeyer (@gabriellekannemeyer)</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabriellekannemeyer/"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;padding:0cm"></span></strong></a></p>  <p><span>Hair and Make up: Tanzyn (@<span style="color:black;background:white">mua_by_tanzyn)</span></span></p>  <p><span>Stylist: Jeanne Maritz (@<span style="color:black;background:white">jeannemaritzstylist)&nbsp;</span></span></p>  <p><span>Production: Bravo Xulu Production (@bravozuluproduction)</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span>#fashion #campaign #chalkandjagger</span></p>

Q & A with the up and coming off-field athleisure wear brand - Chalk & Jagger


Tell us about the brand?


Chalk & Jagger was born with skinned knees and a leather jacket. Our range is inspired by the game of rugby and the nostalgic, worn-in, pre-loved feel of the memories it invokes - a sense of taking fashion from the touch line to the streets. 


We bring you shades of vintage memories and detailed emblems pieced together with golden thread detailing.


What was the inspiration behind the brand?


The thinking behind our brand was to create an apparel range that challenges the status quo and brings heart and spirit back into what we wear.



We wanted to do what we are passionate about and so we did just that, but we did it in style. Chalk & Jagger stays true to the cult classics of yesteryear and combines them with the fashion accents of current trends, making way for you to rock our vintage sports-wear spirit regardless of your fashion position


Tell us about the clothing line:

Designed for rugby enthusiasts, avid supporters, and trendsetters alike, Chalk & Jagger combines the rich heritage of rugby with a modern twist, creating a statement piece for every wardrobe.

Premium Quality means every item is crafted with utmost care. Our clothing are made from exceptional quality materials to ensure durability and unparalleled comfort, making them perfect for both on-field action and everyday wear.

With the Rugby World Cup around the corner, this is the perfect answer to supporting your favourite team, in style.

Credits:

Models: Chloe Cowley (@chloe_jade_cowley), Jenna-Leigh Du Sart (@jennaleigh_dusart) and Stephen Koukoui (@_stephenko)

Photographer: Gabrielle Kannemeyer (@gabriellekannemeyer)

Hair and Make up: Tanzyn (@mua_by_tanzyn)

Stylist: Jeanne Maritz (@jeannemaritzstylist) 

Production: Bravo Xulu Production (@bravozuluproduction)



#fashion #campaign #chalkandjagger

Chalk and Jagger Chloe Cowley Jenna-Leigh Du Sart Stephen Koukoui

Chloe Jenna-Leigh Stephen Chalk and Jagger campaign fashion

CHLOE, JENNA-LEIGH & STEPHEN | Chalk & Jagger

Keagan Roe

Jenna Gillingham

Kadin Hunter

Junette Syster

<div>Leading Lady, Boss Babe, Girl Boss, Entrepreneur, Body Positive Advocate, Dream Chaser, Goal Getter and Super Mom are all words we would use to describe Junette Syster.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><p><br /></p><div>Junette’s journey as a model started quite accidentally, but it was also perfectly poised for when the fashion and advertising worlds were tired of unattainable, unsustainable role models occupying every square inch of ad space.&nbsp; Junette came hurtling in, unapologetic, authentic, outspoken and wildly witty; challenging the status quo of beauty standards.</div><p><br /></p><div>We will go as far as to say she became a hero for many, an aspirational yet absolutely relatable spokesperson for women who were tired of feeling less than their airbrushed counterparts and a reminder to all genders that beauty really does glow from within and is made up of far more than gravity defying curves, perky bosoms and tiny waistlines. She epitomises the adage that confidence exudes beauty in all its forms and self love is the freedom we all deserve.&nbsp; She hasn’t deprived herself of living her best beach body life just because society has predetermined what a woman should look like in a bikini.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><p><br /></p><div>In this editorial for Club Magazine, she slips into something more demure and channels chic, bold, colourful fashion that accentuates her curves in all the right places and affirms that she means business.&nbsp; She is a true Leading Lady and truth be told, she’s also the girl who claps the loudest for her fellow sisterhood and she loves to see you winning.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Model - Junette Syster (@junetteva01)</div><div>Photographer - Zhann Solomons (@zhann_j)</div><div>Magazine - Cub Magazine (@tfg_clubmagazine)</div><div>Styling - Mia-Tess Smith (@miaatess)</div><div><br /></div>

Leading Lady, Boss Babe, Girl Boss, Entrepreneur, Body Positive Advocate, Dream Chaser, Goal Getter and Super Mom are all words we would use to describe Junette Syster.  


Junette’s journey as a model started quite accidentally, but it was also perfectly poised for when the fashion and advertising worlds were tired of unattainable, unsustainable role models occupying every square inch of ad space.  Junette came hurtling in, unapologetic, authentic, outspoken and wildly witty; challenging the status quo of beauty standards.


We will go as far as to say she became a hero for many, an aspirational yet absolutely relatable spokesperson for women who were tired of feeling less than their airbrushed counterparts and a reminder to all genders that beauty really does glow from within and is made up of far more than gravity defying curves, perky bosoms and tiny waistlines. She epitomises the adage that confidence exudes beauty in all its forms and self love is the freedom we all deserve.  She hasn’t deprived herself of living her best beach body life just because society has predetermined what a woman should look like in a bikini.  


In this editorial for Club Magazine, she slips into something more demure and channels chic, bold, colourful fashion that accentuates her curves in all the right places and affirms that she means business.  She is a true Leading Lady and truth be told, she’s also the girl who claps the loudest for her fellow sisterhood and she loves to see you winning.  

Model - Junette Syster (@junetteva01)
Photographer - Zhann Solomons (@zhann_j)
Magazine - Cub Magazine (@tfg_clubmagazine)
Styling - Mia-Tess Smith (@miaatess)


James Pickford

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