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Mathias Teko Foley: ‘From an early age, I felt a lack of belonging’


What is beauty? In the Winter issue of IMAGE Magazine, on sale now, creative director Lawson Mpame and director Itchey Drew capture a diverse and unique collective whose lives and industries have been individually shaped by perceptions of beauty, including model Mathias Teko Foley, who shares how his journey with beauty has changed and evolved his perspective and what beauty means to him.

Creative Director’s Notes

The Colour Of Beauty

“The body artwork is a representation of the many people with albinism around the world who share this unique trait and how they are still a part of the human race. It’s about acceptance, love, compassion and inclusion. In some parts of the world, they are subjected to horrific treatment and in some cases even death. We wanted this to highlight that just because they may lack the pigmentation it doesn’t mean they are not a part of us, that they aren’t beautiful and that they shouldn’t be championed.”– Lawson Mpame and Itchey Drew

Creative direction Lawson Mpame. Director Itchey Drew. Photography by Wiktoria Bialas and Mark Sosiak. Art Director: Lawson Mpame, Director of photography: Itchey Drew. Lighting: Mark Sosiak, lighting assistants: Denise Kavunov and Fabiola Melo. Stylist: Lorna Spaine. Hair: Maria Whiting. Make-up: Jessy Malone. Choreographer: Jessie Thompson. Runner: Max Korol. Location: D-Light Studios. Set: Ten Four and We Are Platinum. Clothing: French Connection and Primark. Special thanks to Camerakit.ie.

IMAGE Winter 2023

The Winter issue of IMAGE is here, and festive sparkles are on our mind, from our fashion shoot full of party-ready pieces to the home of jeweller Chupi Sweetman-Durney which is full of glinting gold. Plus, we learn how to make the most of festive leftovers, and are planning a winter break to remember. Plus: * Big knits * Cool corduroy * In studio with Pearl Reddington * Audrey Hepburn’s Irish connections * Confidence at work * A Kilimanjaro adventure * Beauty gifts to give yourself * Practical magic * A ski retreat with a difference * Weekend escapes *  and so much more…

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