maya angelou’s prolific legacy is immortalized in this photo series

Dedicated to one of the most important writers, and probably persons, to live Maya Angelou, this photo series pays homage to and celebrates the memory, activism, and legacy of Dr. Angelou through her own words. Manifesting the iconic fashion imagery of the 1970s and 80s with looks styled by Sonia Alipio and under the creative direction of Alessandro Bonassi, the project channels some of Dr. Angelou’s powerful denouncements of discrimination and violence against Black and Latinx women and proclamations of empowerment and inherent worthiness. With some beautiful calligraphy work by Stefano Pedruzzi and models Perla Hidalgo Ventura, Carol Gugliuzzo, Alexander Asfaha, and Ibra Lenne, each photo aims to tap into Dr. Angelou’s majestic energy to spread her uplifting messages.

“A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wisewoman refuses to be anyone’s victim.”
– Maya Angelou

Alex: Vanson Leather Jacket – 1978 Corduroy Levi’s 501 – 1982
Perla: Vanson Leather Jacket – 1976 Missoni Pants – 1980
Carol: Corduroy Levi’s Jacket – 1985 House of Vans Pins D&G Pants- 1980
Ibra: Vanson Leather Jacket – 1980 Levi’s Belt – 1987 Corduroy Levi’s 501 – 1978

“I am grateful to be a WOMAN. I must have done something GREAT in another life.”
-Maya Angelou

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our HEROES and SHEROES.”
– Maya Angelou

Perla: Gianfranco FERRE pants and jacket. – 1988 Iuri Online Socks Ibra: Burberry Coat – 1985 Lacoste Gilet – 1988 Jeans Levi’s 501 – 1989 Dr.Martens Shoes

CREDITS

Creative Direction by:
Alessandro Bonassi

Photography:
Andrea Lamedica

Calligraphy by:
Stefano Pedruzzi

Clothes provided by:
DannyRu Vintage

Accessories by:
Iuri Online

Styling by:
Sonia Alipio

Make up by:
Marcello Delluniversità

Models:

Perla Hidalgo Ventura

Alexander Asfaha

Carol Gugliuzzo

Ibra Lenne

Place:
Photostudio 1619