Life is like a balloon. If you never let yourself go, you will never know how far you will rise! – Unknown.
In discussion with creative director Samantha Hahn.
JS: Where did you get the inspiration for this photo shoot?
SH:I have always loved The Red Balloon “Le Ballon Rouge” a 1956 French fantasy comedy-drama written, produced and directed by Albert Lamorisse. I grew up reading the book and was smitten with the images of the boy and his balloon and how the balloon became his loyal friend. I thought it would be lovely to pay homage to the story in the form of a kid’s fashion editorial. Le Ballon De L’Amitié is a nod to the classic French school age style with a modern twist.
Le Ballon De L’Amitié tells the story of a little boy and a little girl who are both lonely, each child with their balloon. When the children meet each other, they are happy and tie their blue and red balloons together to create a purple one in celebration of friendship, fashion and colour.
Le Ballon De L’Amitié Crew Credits:
Photographer: Nick Steever. Follow Nick on Instagram here.
Creative Director: Samantha Hahn
Stylist: Jill Rothstein
Set/Prop Stylist: JJ Chan
Hair: Deborah Brider
Models: Harper @newyorkmodelskids & Alexander @generationmm
Clothing Credits:
Image 1: Left – Harper – Shirt Hilda and Henry by Ladida, Skirt Emile et Ida by Ladida, Shoes Eli by Ladida, Stylist’s basket weave bag, House balloon hat made by stylist. Right – Alexander – Appaman suit, Tretorn sneakers, Motoreta shirt by Ladida, Tiny Cottons socks by Ladida, Stylist’s own suspenders
Image 2: Left – Harper – Shirt Hilda and Henry by Ladida, Skirt Emile et Ida by Ladida, House balloon hat made by stylist. Right – Harper – Moque skirt and top, Ma Belle Mademoiselle hat.
Image 4: Left – Alexander – Bobo Choses bodysuit by Ladida, Moque pants, Stylist’s gloves and scarf, Tambere hat. Right – Harper – Moque skirt and top, Wolf & Rita socks by Ladida, Shoes Bonpoint by Ladida
Image 5: Left – Alexander – Appaman suit, Tretorn sneakers, Motoreta shirt by Ladida, Tiny Cottons socks by Ladida, Stylist’s own suspenders. Right -Moque dress, Shoes Billie Blush Bandit by Ladida, Stylist’s own vintage glasses
Image 6: Left – Alexander – Appaman suit, Tretorn sneakers, Motoreta shirt by Ladida, Tiny Cottons socks by Ladida, Stylist’s own suspenders. Harper – Moque dress, Shoes Billie Blush Bandit by Ladida, Stylist’s own vintage glasses. Right – Alexander – Shirt Boys & Arrows by Ladida, Shorts Violeta & Federico by Ladida, Shoes Eli by Ladida, Appaman hat. Harper – Bobo Choses bodysuit by Ladida, Moque pants, Papanatas shoes by Ladida, Stylist’s own scarf.
You can view more of the talented Nick Steever’s work here on a previous editorial featured on Junior Style.
Photography by Nick Steever – All rights reserved.
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