Justin Badenhorst

Melissa van Geit

Sisipho Ntsabo

<div>Iconic fashion designer and Creative Director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing sat down with Vogue to recount a life changing journey to South Africa, to film a fashion film and documentary debuting the visionary collection with Disney for The Lion King.</div><div><br /></div><div>Olivier speaks candidly about the journey of self-discovery, tracing his roots back to Africa and what it meant to him to connect with the continent of his birth heritage.</div><div><br /></div><div>In an emotional interview, he shares a moment with our very own Carmen Hickman that resonated deeply with him and which he will carry with him forever.</div><div><br /></div><div>Carmen is not only a model, she is a mother and inherently maternal figure; and so it was a natural improvisation in a tender moment with Olivier that led her to share words that shaped his experience whilst filming.</div><div><br /></div><div>Herewith a few exerts from the interview with Vogue.</div><div><br /></div><div>&quot;The Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection has been immortalised in a short film by Nigerian director Femi Oladigbolu. Shot across the Western Cape region of South Africa, Rousteing takes on the leading role. The film stars a selection of models wearing his designs that were cast from all over Africa; countries including Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Tanzania. As Rousteing puts it, this furthers the cultural impact of the collaboration, “giving local people the chance to shine”. The film itself focuses on the concept of destiny - and in a similar vein to the narrative of The Lion King - Rousteing experienced a personal full-circle moment while filming.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Actor Carmen Hickman, when playing the wise older Black woman who’s supposed to reveal his future, decided to improvise on set. “She said to me: ‘Don’t forget this is your continent, this is where you come from, and you are loved here. You will always be loved,’” Rousteing explains, hand on heart. “It was magical.”</div><div><br /></div><div>We are incredibly proud of Carmen, not only for a career defining campaign, but for sharing a part of herself with Olivier, adding depth and purpose to his experience in Cape Town.</div><div><br /></div><div>Carmen&#39;s daughter and Future Face Jordan Hickman also features in the short film and campaign images, as well as accomplished fashion model Sisipho Ntsabo.</div><div>A client of this calibre shooting in our Mother City was not only uplifting to the careers of the models at ICE, but also to the film and fashion industry in Cape Town as a whole.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>For the full article please visit https://www.vogue.co.uk/bc/disney-and-balmains-the-lion-king-collection</div><div>As well as the Balmain website https://us.balmain.com/en/experience/disney-x-balmain-the-lion-king</div><p>This project was proudly cast by Cape Town based casting director Iain Milne of Casting Co and facilitated by Groundglass production company.<br /></p><div><br /></div>

Iconic fashion designer and Creative Director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing sat down with Vogue to recount a life changing journey to South Africa,  to film a fashion film and documentary debuting the visionary collection with Disney for The Lion King.

Olivier speaks candidly about the journey of self-discovery, tracing his roots back to Africa and what it meant to him to connect with the continent of his birth heritage.

In an emotional interview, he shares a moment with our very own Carmen Hickman that resonated deeply with him and which he will carry with him forever.

Carmen is not only a model, she is a mother and inherently maternal figure; and so it was a natural improvisation in a tender moment with Olivier that led her to share words that shaped his experience whilst filming.

Herewith a few exerts from the interview with Vogue.

"The Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection has been immortalised in a short film by Nigerian director Femi Oladigbolu. Shot across the Western Cape region of South Africa, Rousteing takes on the leading role. The film stars a selection of models wearing his designs that were cast from all over Africa; countries including Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Tanzania. As Rousteing puts it, this furthers the cultural impact of the collaboration, “giving local people the chance to shine”. The film itself focuses on the concept of destiny - and in a similar vein to the narrative of The Lion King - Rousteing experienced a personal full-circle moment while filming. 

Actor Carmen Hickman, when playing the wise older Black woman who’s supposed to reveal his future, decided to improvise on set. “She said to me: ‘Don’t forget this is your continent, this is where you come from, and you are loved here. You will always be loved,’” Rousteing explains, hand on heart. “It was magical.”

We are incredibly proud of Carmen, not only for a career defining campaign, but for sharing a part of herself with Olivier, adding depth and purpose to his experience in Cape Town.

Carmen's daughter and Future Face Jordan Hickman also features in the short film and campaign images, as well as accomplished fashion model Sisipho Ntsabo.
A client of this calibre shooting in our Mother City was not only uplifting to the careers of the models at ICE, but also to the film and fashion industry in Cape Town as a whole. 

For the full article please visit https://www.vogue.co.uk/bc/disney-and-balmains-the-lion-king-collection
As well as the Balmain website https://us.balmain.com/en/experience/disney-x-balmain-the-lion-king

This project was proudly cast by Cape Town based casting director Iain Milne of Casting Co and facilitated by Groundglass production company.

Olivier Rousteing Balmain Lion King Collection in Cape Town with models Carmen Hickman Jordan Hickman Sisipho Ntsabo featured in Vogue

Olivier Rousteing Balmain Lion King Collection mentions C...

BALMAIN // LION KING COLLECTION | Carmen & Jordan Hickman; Sisipho Ntsabo

<p>Michael Oliver Love is a master at the craft of blending art and photography, which is perfectly curated&nbsp;in this editorial featuring the stunning Sisipho Ntsabo.</p>  <p>Michael’s ability to play with saturated colors and contrasts leaves an imprint on his audience. A coy stare through ruffles of orange tulle and confident poise makes Sisipho the perfect subject for this masterpiece.</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Model - Sisipho Ntsabo ( @sispho_ntsabo )</p>  <p>Photographer - Michael Oliver Love ( @michaeloliverlove )</p>  <p>#fashion #woman #editorial #photography #art </p>

Michael Oliver Love is a master at the craft of blending art and photography, which is perfectly curated in this editorial featuring the stunning Sisipho Ntsabo.

Michael’s ability to play with saturated colors and contrasts leaves an imprint on his audience. A coy stare through ruffles of orange tulle and confident poise makes Sisipho the perfect subject for this masterpiece.



Model - Sisipho Ntsabo ( @sispho_ntsabo )

Photographer - Michael Oliver Love ( @michaeloliverlove )

#fashion #woman #editorial #photography #art

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SISIPHO NTSABO |  MICHAEL OLIVER LOVE

SISIPHO NTSABO |  By Michael Oliver Love

<div>Sisipho unleashes her inner Cosmic Girl in Sissy’s Farm of Plasticandy; a fantastical editorial for Sicky Magazine.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><p>Head to toe in designer threads - Victoria&#39;s Secret, Chanel, Moschino and Valentino.</p><div><br /></div><div>Photographer Hamdi Atay</div><div>Styling by Bilgecan Kocana</div><div>Makeup by Dust9 Studio</div><div>Shot in Turkey</div><div><br /></div>

Sisipho unleashes her inner Cosmic Girl in Sissy’s Farm of Plasticandy; a fantastical editorial for Sicky Magazine.  

Head to toe in designer threads - Victoria's Secret, Chanel, Moschino and Valentino.

Photographer Hamdi Atay
Styling by Bilgecan Kocana
Makeup by Dust9 Studio
Shot in Turkey


South African model Sisipho Ntsabo features in international editorial, shot in Turkey

Sisipho published in Sicky Mag

Sisipho Ntsabo | Sicky Mag

<div>South African model Sisipho Ntsabo had a successful season in Europe and this editorial ranks high as one of our favourites.&nbsp; Bold colours, outstanding styling, creative layouts and that exceptional smile make for a striking feature.</div><div><br /></div><div>Photographer: Christiane Baumgart&nbsp;</div><div>Fashion Stylist: Julia Nester</div><div>Hair &amp; Make Up Artist: ADINA HENSEL using Fenty Beauty &amp; DAVINES</div><div>Retoucher: Adrian Brandes</div><div><br /></div>

South African model Sisipho Ntsabo had a successful season in Europe and this editorial ranks high as one of our favourites.  Bold colours, outstanding styling, creative layouts and that exceptional smile make for a striking feature.

Photographer: Christiane Baumgart 
Fashion Stylist: Julia Nester
Hair & Make Up Artist: ADINA HENSEL using Fenty Beauty & DAVINES
Retoucher: Adrian Brandes


South African model Sisipho Ntsabo features in fashion editorial for In Style Magazine, Germany

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