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'.

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).

This is a consistent theme/meme in the Ballenciaga photographs as well as others associated with the photographers.

And NONE of it is 'coincidental'.