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dear, amerikkka
A political commentary.
CREW CREDITS
Stylist/Creative Director: AJ Fortney | @fatesfashionbyaj
Photographer: Yohei Hirano | @yopee0101
Model 1: Owen Burnette-Herkes | @owen.bh
Model 2: Solana Mendle-Nickle | @solana.starry.eyes
Model 3: Razwa Servia | @pink.razwa
In the middle of no queer, among a backdrop of vast plains, we explore the intersection between queerness and rural life, blending the grit of the Midwest with the vibrant, unapologetic spirit of self-discovery. Against rugged landscapes and timeless farm scenes, this editorial transforms traditional Americana into a canvas for queer identity.
MIDQUEERSTERN
CREW CREDITS
Stylist/Creative Director: AJ Fortney | @fatesfashionbyaj
Photographer: Sydney Ulrich | @sydscoolart
MUHA: Daniel Dean | @atomycwithawhy
Model: Casey Hennessy | @caseyhennessy
Assistant: Yann Niteka | @kingy3nni
CLOTHING CREDITS
All ensembles courtesy of Daniel Dean, Casey Hennessy, AJ Fortney, Tastee Vintage, Revolver Vintage Fargo, and my grandma’s closet
new romanticsAn ode to the Blitz kids that inhabited the club scene of London in 1980
CREW CREDITS
Stylist/Creative Director: AJ Fortney | @fatesfahionbyaj
Photographer: Vincent Vue | @clearlyvince
Model: Owen Burnette-Herkes | @owen.bh
Styling Assist: Lucy Mallory | @lucymallorystyling
Lighting Assist: Aahil Somani | @agills_photography
CLOTHING CREDITS
Stylist Owned
ADOLEScENCEInspired by KidSuper’s “The Boy Who Jumped the Moon” Collection
CREW CREDITS
Stylist/Creative Director: AJ Fortney | @fatesfashionbyaj
Photographer: Yohei Hirano | @yopee0101
Model: Amani McCray | @_amaniim
Styling Assist: Lucy Mallory | @lucymallorystyling
CLOTHING CREDITS
Stylist Owned, Shoes: Model Owned
BOY, INTERRUPTEDInspired by the 1999 film, Girl, Interrupted, an American biographical drama based on the 1993 memoir by Susanna Kaysen.
CREW CREDITS
Stylist/Creative Director: AJ Fortney | @fatesfashionbyaj
Photographer: Yohei Hirano | @yopee0101
Model: Owen Burnette-Herkes | @owen.bh
Styling Assist: Lucy Mallory | @lucymallorystyling
CLOTHING CREDITS
Stylist Owned / AAU Student Design Projects