VMAN magazine has released a photo fashion editorial shot by the fabulous Ellen von Unwerth (with styling Nicola Formichetti) which features the animated Dreamworks Characters from SHREK posing in some mildly suggestive, but hilarious editorial photos with scantily clad fashion models.
The multi-page editorial coincides with the upcoming release of the latest movie in the SHREK franchise, Shrek Forever, on May 21st.
The editorial is getting lots of flack for being in 'poor taste'. Despite being approved and signed-off by Dreamworks, it's been the subject on tv news magazine shows and radio shows and is getting very mixed responses. Lots of angry parents and disappointed SHREK fans seem to feel it places the lovable characters; Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss In boots, The Gingerbread man and Shrek triplets in inappropriate scenarios.
In my opinion, the SHREK movies contain many adult references and have a very wry sense of humor meant for both young and old, the fashion editorial is in a magazine not read by children and is well-shot, composed and styled... all frankly, in good fun.
So, if you can maintain your sense of humor, the following images will amuse you:
above, Francisco wears:
Leather and chain vest Bliss Lau
Leggings and boots Dolce & Gabbana f/w 2010
Headband Alexander Wang f/w 2010
Arm warmers by Malene Birger f/w 2010
above, Agnete wears:
Top Alexander Wang f/w 2010
Briefs Agent Provocateur
Body cages Heather Huey
Necklace (worn as headband) Benoit Missolin
Shoes Designers Remix f/w 2010
above, Emma wears:
Bustier Agent Provocateur
Shorts Designers Remix f/w 2010
Leg warmers and shoes Alexander Wang F/W 2010
Headband Benoit Missolin
Gloves by Malene Birger f/w 2010
Paolo wears:
Leggings and boots Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2010
above: Francisco wears
Cardigan and pants John Varvatos F/W 2010
Ring Bjørg
Bracelet Shamballa Jewels
Cross Necklace David Yurman
Body chains (on torso and worn as belt) Bliss Lau
On hair, Redken for Men:
Maneuver Working Wax
above: Paolo wears:
Hat By Malene Birger F/W 2010
Pants J. Lindeberg f/w 2010
Boots Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2010
Francisco wears:
Body chains Bliss Lau
Jeans Guess Arm warmers By Malene Birger F/W 2010
Belt AND_i
Boots Jean-Michel Cazabat F/W 2010
above; Emma wears:
Jacket Designers Remix f/w 2010
Bra Chris Habana
Headband Benoit Missolin
above, Agnete wears:
Jacket Marc Jacobs F/W 2010
Dress Designers Remix F/W 2010
Corset Rag & Bone F/W 2010
Sunglasses and boots Alexander Wang F/W 2010
Bracelets Shamballa Jewels
above; from left:
Francisco wears cardigan Y-3 F/W 2010
Pants Mads Nørgaard – Copenhagen F/W 2010
Sunglasses Walter Van Beirendonck by Linda Farrow
Sneakers New Balance
Emma wears:
Dress Ann-Sofie Back F/W 2010
Headband AND_i
Sunglasses Mercura NYC NYC
Shoes Acne F/W 2010
Agnete wears:
Dress Alexander Wang F/W 2010
Necklace (worn as headband) Mawi
Necklace (worn as belt) and boots By Malene Birger F/W 2010
Paolo wears:
Sweater John Varvatos F/W 2010
Kilt Pringle of Scotland F/W 2010
Sunglasses Mercura nyc
Boots Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2010
Credits:
Location The Standard, New York
Hair Dennis Gots for Redken for Men
Grooming and Makeup Devra Kinnery for Christian Dior (Art Department)
Models Agnete Hegelund (Next), Emma Dumont, Paolo Anchisi, Francisco Lachowski (Ford NY)
Manicure Rica Romain for Chanel (See Management)
Photo assistants Christoph Lange and Jochem Sanders
Stylist assistants Emily Eisen, Natalie Hazzout, Jessica Bobince, Rian Fossett
Digital technicians Shannon Sinclair and Mario Torres
Production Tali Magal (Freebird Productions)
Production assistant Michael Flis (Freebird Productions)
Retouching Impact digital
All animated characters courtesy Dreamworks Animation
Special Thanks Laura Salvato at Paramount Pictures
Shrek official movie site.