LUCYS Vol.55

Résistant is an editorial inspired by the feeling of resistance when
confronted by change in one’s life. The editorial depicts the idea of
letting go of old ideas and ways of being that are no longer aligned
with the direction in which we are headed. It enables the viewer to
choose to embrace the possibilities of who we want and ought to
become. The first image in the series shows the model holding herself,
showing restraint. Though, as the editorial evolves, the elements force
her to let go, and so she does, embracing the change that is thrown
her way.
With the global context of the novel coronavirus, we find ourselves in
a transitional phase. Our habits of old: our ideas on society and ways
of being need to be challenged and rethought. The way we do and the
way we be need to be reimagined. There is resistance to letting go of
daily routine pre-pandemic. But with new challenges, we must evolve
along with the virus, shaping and moulding our new behaviours into
our new daily lives. The world has been slowed. We have been afforded
some time to breathe: to reflect on what has been and to ponder and
plan what is to come. Our individual worlds will, inevitably, shape
the evolution of the whole. We will have to adopt new habits, new
behaviours and new ways of seeing ourselves in this big wide world.
We will need to fight resistance with resilience, putting one foot in
front of the other as we move into our new world.
ésilient
Model Geenah P. (Represented by Fanjam Model Management)
Photography Nicolas Burri (Assisted by Rubinho Darcio)
Styling duo Buck Whaley & Tandekile Mkize
Hair & Make-Up duo Tomas Moucka & Richard Kročil
Royal Dress-Jacket Stefania Morland Earrings Kirsten Goss