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LAS VEGAS NEON GRAVEYARD LAS VEGAS NEON GRAVEYARD "No other place characterizes 'swank' like Vegas. Our challenge was to create a fresh interpretation that was classic Las Vegas, but with a twist. What better place to do this, than the Las Vegas Neon Sign Graveyard? We chose a random vintage neon sign (Stardust marquee, circa 1958) as a point of departure, to create an image that turned up the volume with explosive color, bold shapes and pedal-to-the-metal hair." - Luis Alvarez |
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MARDI GRAS WORLD MARDI GRAS WORLD, NewOrleans "New Orleans - especially its Mardi Gras festival - is the ultimate playground for exploring the concept of Maximalism. If Minimalism's motto is 'Less is More,' Maximalism's motto is 'More is More.' "We chose the textural and color excess of a Mardi Gras float as the background to create an image that would arrest your vision, stop you in your tracks and compel you to explore its complexity." - Alvarez |
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ST. ROCK CEMETERY ST. ROCK CEMETERY, Neworleans "OK, I confess: I'm addicted to the TV show True Blood. We used its theme of "Dangerous Elegance" as our inspiration to create our ultimate interpretation of Vamp. New Orleans is famous for its distinctive cemeteries and renowned for celebrations of its 'Cities of the Dead.' St. Rock cemetery created the perfect background for this image, which conveys a stimulating juxtaposition of tradition, superstition and provocative elegance." - Alvarez Photography: Luis Alvarez for Aquage; Photo Tech: Thomas Smalley; Hairstylist: Ann Bray for Aquage; Hair Tech: Rita Davis; Haircolor: Deena Nicely; Fashion Stylist: Patric Chauvez; Makeup Artists: Wanda Alvarez and Carly Campbell; Production: Don Wismer; Products: Aquage Biomega |
