James Andrew and Bolex - photo by Matthew Dean.
I approach the interiors that I create for clients, the stories we share on WIJW, and the life I live each day as if I were making a film. I do love creating that total picture. In fact my well respected psychic in London is giving me an emphatic two thumbs up for a foray into filmmaking in the literal sense.
Did any of you recently see the story on the life of the iconic filmmaker Robert Evans? It really has my mind turning. Despite a rather conspicuous lack of experience in the business, he risked everything to ascend to the head of production at Paramount. Eventually under his leadership, Paramount turned out some of the most important and successful films of the 1960’s and 70’s!
As you may have gathered by now, I’m not one to settle for small fantasies - and I’ve been sifting through several different ideas for a film. Without giving too much away, one in particular has been on the table (with some interest) - it’s a cautionary tale about modern day social climbing - sound intriguing?
For our post today, I worked with the brilliant young photographer Matthew Dean. Initially Dean worked as a model for such legendary greats as Bruce Weber - he eventually found a more fulfilling roll behind the camera, assisting Weber along with a few other major photographers while traveling the world and honing his own skills as photographer.
Dean sites his influence in the work of Avedon, Penn, and Newton to name a few, and he works now to capture the individuality of his subjects, rather than simply imposing a singular overbearing stylistic vision on his photographs.
We look forward to sharing many more collaborations with the very talented Matthew Dean!
I’m pictured here fleshing out my film making fantasy with a beautiful vintage Bolex, and my look is inspired by the super chic Robert Evans- Gucci white cotton safari jacket, cotton sateen flared leg pants, python belt with silver buckle and brown suede loafers trimmed in pink suede, Tom Ford Ebony Pink cotton bandanna print shirt and sunglasses, my fragrance is Creed Imperial Millesime.
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expanding your horizons is our intrinsic order…from the single man you probably do the double men…lol.
when in Berlin I do a perfume consultation. you need to move from the house of creedy.
all the best and many stylish and spiritual blessings
jul
That is one great photo!
James !
I remember vividly reading in Architectural Digest about Robert Evans, apparently he was the consummate Hollywood player - I have no doubt that you can accomplish anything you set out to do, with panache and flair !
Dean *****
JAMES!!! Great photo!! And, great idea!! I wish you the best of luck in this! Can’t wait to see.
Brian
LOVE the light, the outfit, the itchy feet! xxx
this is THE best photo! My fave in recent memory, like some film-fashion super hero.
Wow, James! These last two photos have been AMAZING! Just when you thought this blog couldn’t get any better 😉 I hope this is not the last we have seen of Matthew Dean on your blog, and I wish him all the best for his carreer!
Regarding the film talk, I am really looking forward to see how far you will take it, and I’m confident that with your sense of aesthetics, you could make a beautifiul picture! Are you working on it from scratch or will you take inspiration from other works?
Best wishes,
- Soren
Thanks to all! We’re always thrilled to hear such glowing reviews and well wishes. More to come!
Wonderful picture.
My favourite pic on WIJW!
Me encanta! maravilloso como siempre!
cariños,
Lola
Darling this is such an amazing picture of you! I love your stories!
Hugs,
Christian
Sehr cooles Foto von Dir mein Lieber! Du siehst wie ein Filmstar aus!
GLG
Dagmar
I love following your website. It is very fashionable and informative. I do love to see what you are wearing. My sister and I spent one night going through your archives. Well done. You look like you are enjoying yourself.
this is so hot!!!
Dear James,
this outfit is remarkable! I will show it to my husband! You look stunning!
I send my Warmest Regards to you and the rest of the family!
Yasmeen
CHAPEAU ! ; )
Hollywood++
A psychic told me just yesterday that I should be taking pictures! You have the right spirit to do anything you set your mind to do, I’m sure of it! I too, love this photo and the story behind Matthew Dean. Perfect photographer for a story about evolving. Cheers!
I’m thinking Tom Ford….
Dear quintessence,
I am thinking the same thing!
Cheers
JA