"It matters not
what she clothes she drapes
what moods she flashes
which words she unbuttons
it matters only that my breathe
forgets its jaunty pace
and the rest of me loses control" fashionandfables
What makes a woman sexy is the question Ellen Von Unweth's zooms in on in her new photobook Fraulein, a collection of images of contemporary female stars from Monica Bellucci to Kate Moss and Natalie Portman.
Be it walking up a flight of stairs in seductive lingerie or unwinding in a clear bath with a smoking cigar, all women are photographed in provocative poses, which makes the title of the book "Fräulein" literally translated to "little woman" quite ironic.
A little playful irony is something the talented photographer has used very well over the span of her 15-year career where she has worked for the likes of Vanity Fair, Vogue and Trace. Through her lens a "Fraulien" is embodied, playful and comfortable with her sensuality, all while being a little playful.
Remember all work and no play......After all she says "Women are not just there to be admired, they are there to be enjoyed" this enjoyment starts with appreciation of self.
Only 1500 copies of the book will be published worldwide, which is a shame, but then at approximately US$700 per copy, don't think i was going to be purchasing one. I will be checking out the eponymous exhibition at the Michael Hoppen Gallery in London which runs from October 12 to November 15.
All images from www.ftape.com
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