Welcome back to another week of #DNTM4. This week Dimitra asked the models to deliver an effortless yet impactful fashion campaign... in a car! For some the engine stalled... As always opinions are my own. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👢 The Biggest Flops (Scores 7 - 10) 👢 Antog - Flop Rating 7 I really wish you would stop matching the colour of your wardrobe and props directly to your hair, because it is starting to become an incredibly predictable, regular habit. At this point in the competition, it's leaning toward boring. The body positioning feels awkward and unrefined, and the styling itself is quite full instead of reading as high fashion. This entire concept desperately needed more refinement, because right now, the Eiffel Tower and the background are completely overshining the awkward model sitting in the car. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚖️ The Medium Flops (Scores 3 - 6.9) ⚖️ Marilise - Flop Rating 3.5 This is a beautiful, clean and simple photograph, and you definitely hit the core of the brief when it comes to delivering effortless style. I'm not entirely convinced that the wardrobe screams luxury fashion, but I do love the headpiece. I enjoy your facial expression here as well, it's refreshing change of pace from the simple face we see regularly. That said, you absolutely could have gone bolder with your body positioning and overall photo. Week after week, you deliver consistently good photos and I am truly rooting for you, but this image just misses that 'wow' factor required to stand out from a highly competitive crowd. Fancy - Flop Rating 3 This is undeniably a very clean shot. The lighting in this composition is beautiful, and it is does a good job of highling the best features of your face - the jawline is once again completely captivating. However, the face does a look a little bit too relaxed, and I think the shot would have benefited from a more intense, arresting expression. While the styling is good, it's difficult to see clearly in this frame and I wouldn't necessarily call it high fashion. I completely understand the upscale visual you were aiming for, and by no means is this a bottom tier photo for me, but it needed an extra spark. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👑 The Safe Zone (Scores 0 - 2.9) 👑 LeQuishaQ - Flop Rating 2.5 I think you fit the spirit of this brief beautifully. You made excellent, full use of the car to build a compelling narrative. I'm a bit on the fence regarding the specific fashion choices here, but your facial expression is completely captivating and serving pure face card. The pose strikes that perfect cord/bold, yet still effortless image. My main critique is that the execution feels a little bit costumey and cinematic, like a movie still, when we really need to see is a high-fashion campaign. Marquis - Flop Rating 1.5 This image is effortlessly beautiful. Part of me wishes you had dug just a little bit deeper with your fashion, but the overall look fits with your background that it functions perfectly as a luxury campaign. The pose itself could be bolder, but once again you are serving face. I love that you opted for a completely different direction with your styling this week, it is an undeniable standout. GuiltyAsSin - Flop Rating 1 You took a massive risk this week, and I truly appreciate that artistic drive. Now, to be honest, I'm not a fan of how bare and exposed the feet are - it feels distracting to the image, and I think simply wearing your heels would have elevated the look. However, your facial expression is deeply captivating and strong, all while maintaining that coveted, effortless vibe. I do wish we could see a bit more of the actual garment to judge its high-fashion value, but the overall shot feels incredibly editorial. I love the inclusion of the random props, the pose is bold, and you absolutely pulled off the gamble. CupidStunt - Flop Rating 0.8 This is pure camp, in the best way possible. The styling is fantastic, and your facial expression is a total chef's kiss moment. I think the styling perfectly fits the pose, it is natural and effortless. Could it be slightly more bold though.. absolutely yes. I don't really have many notes beyond that. This is a thoroughly good, incredibly strong photo, and it is exactly the type of work I would expect to see gracing a high-fashion campaign billboard. This is a standout for me and it won't be forgotten. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leaderboard Week 9 1. CupidStunt - 0.8 2. GuiltyAsSin 1.0 3. Marquis - 1.5 4. LeQuisha - 2.5 5. Fancy - 3.0 6. Marilise - 3.5 7. Antog - 7.0
