There's a new way to wear your bag...introducing Emily Irschick

Who: Emily Irschick

Who?: A talented New Zealand fashion design student with a penchant/talent for photography.

Inspiration: A mix of Mr Scott Schuman, Erwin Wurm & the blog post ‘I like…signs that say what you want them to say” (click here to view)

Concept: Identity.

Strangers take photos of strangers . Emily asks…do we ever equate style without facial information? Can we make judgements whilst knowing nothing of the individual?

Miss Irschick takes the idea further to erase individuality entirely. Subjects are disguised by paper bags with pre scribbled faces. These characters are no longer alien instead recognizable by their new cartoon features. The viewer can now judge image entirely on the outfit left behind.

Verdict: Witty, clever & fun….plus a great alternative to make-up & plastic surgery. Grab a Vogue, glue stick & paper bag………

(Source: All images taken by the talented Emily Irschick)

The nameless photographer….you have probably seen his work yet never known his name. The Master Photographer, Elliot Erwitt

Who: Elliot Erwitt

Who? The fantastic photographer who doesn’t just take photographers he captures real moments, be it humour, fear or injustice.

Unique Features: Unusual points of view.

Through the use of his lens Erwitt manages to portray a mood, tone that penetrates through.

Where would you see his work? Anywhere from fashion ads, birthday cards, adverts and fashion editorials. His images are everywhere you just have to look. He even did a Tesco ad way back, (it was a classy ad…not the usual every little bit helps!)

New York, 1946

Does anyone else feel this could easily be a "Sartorialist" shot?

There is nothing I can say about this image above.....

A fashion spread

A Tod's campaign

An ad for the supermarket chain Tesco, can you believe it?

(Source: elliotterwitt.com, picasaweb.google.com, fashionfoiegras.com, independent.co.uk, 1stdibs.com)