There is a psychological meme to consider in these pictures.
Objects of affection/identification are arrayed in a semi-circle around the subject as magical incantation about how persona can be manufactured as reflection of one's fears and desires. addiction/repulsion (S&M).
We collect things ('Hoarders') and identify our 'selves' by them.
Even 'my top ten list' qualifies.
This quirk can be easily manipulated in a commercial world. (See tennis shoe obssession etc)
This is a consistent theme/meme in the Ballenciaga photographs as well as others associated with the photographers.
There is a psychological meme to consider in these pictures.
Objects of affection/identification are arrayed in a semi-circle around the subject as magical incantation about how persona can be manufactured as reflection of one's fears and desires. addiction/repulsion (S&M).
We collect things ('Hoarders') and identify our 'selves' by them. Even 'my top ten list' qualifies. This quirk can be easily manipulated in a commercial world. (See tennis shoe obssession etc)
This is a consistent theme/meme in the Ballenciaga photographs as well as others associated with the photographers.
And NONE of it is 'coincidental'.
Both those kids look traumatized...
"I don't have an explanation"
Wow. Imagine thinking that this is actually anything but an admittance. They can't even figure out an EXCUSE.
https://www.vogue.com/article/demna-addresses-balenciaga-controversy
Don't people die from "coincidences" these days?
Well gee I feel so much better about it.