Mia le Roux

Juliana Herz

Sjak van Hoof

David Bruce

Leila Fortuin

Jordan Hickman

<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

Petra Eybl

Justene Josias-Bergins

Marciel Hopkins

Azola Paraffin

Emily Viviane

Yannick Booth

David Trulik

James Roffey

Chyra Mudali

Sheron Scheepers

Paul Jacinto

Hannah Fleming

Ivon Zito

Hanna Juzon

Staniel Ferreira

Shane Burnell

Martin Arrarte

Liza Scholtz

Lauren Norstrom

Ann Kuen

<div>International model Ann Kuen features in a beach luxe inspired editorial, aptly named Gala Luxury, for Gala Magazine.</div><div><br /></div><div>Photographer Sven Baenziger captured the elements and designer wardrobe with an air of sophistication and flair.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wardrobe by Celine, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Brunello Cucinelli, Bally</div><div>Hair and Makeup by Carolin Jarchow</div><div>Fashion Editor Sandra Krutzsch</div><div><br /></div>

International model Ann Kuen features in a beach luxe inspired editorial, aptly named Gala Luxury, for Gala Magazine.

Photographer Sven Baenziger captured the elements and designer wardrobe with an air of sophistication and flair.

Wardrobe by Celine, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Brunello Cucinelli, Bally
Hair and Makeup by Carolin Jarchow
Fashion Editor Sandra Krutzsch


International model Anne Kuen features in Gala Magazine editorial

Gala Magazine editorial

Ann Kuen | Gala Magazine

Sasha Petersen

Edwin Olympio

<div>How does one capture love?</div><div><br /></div><div>Cape Town based photographer Robin Jones captures the warmth and intimacy between Elli and Edwin’s love in this beautiful collection of photos.</div><div><br /></div><div>Elli and Edwin met in Barcelona by chance whilst both on vacation. It was love at first sight for these two, as they became a couple the day they met.</div><div><br /></div><div>“I never understood the saying… ‘when you know, you know’, until that day.” Elli says as she fondly recalls the memory.</div><div><br /></div><div>“For this shoot, I can remember the day pretty well because we were freshly in love, and we couldn’t take our hands off one another. Having a long-distance relationship is not always fun, but when we saw each other after that long break, we were just so happy to be in each other’s arms again.”</div><div><br /></div><div>As these two kindred spirits relish in one another’s presence, another question is posed to them: What do you love about each other?</div><div><br /></div><div>“What I love about Edwin - he is honest, grown, loyal, loving, caring, protective, sensitive, and patient with me. He has such a beautiful soul and such a positive energy around him and the moment he smiles at me I´m gone. He makes me feel safe and I found home within him. Life feels so easy with him, and everything finally makes sense.</div><div><br /></div><div>Edwin smiles, “Elli is a remarkable human being. Her smile is contagious and takes me to places I can’t explain. She is so selfless, kind and her love for family is unbelievable. She is my number one supporter and always motivates me to strive for greatness. I feel loved at any given moment and that is a priceless feeling.”</div><div><br /></div><div>Models : Elli Herfellner ( @elliherfellner ) and Edwin Olympio ( @olympioo_ )</div>

How does one capture love?

Cape Town based photographer Robin Jones captures the warmth and intimacy between Elli and Edwin’s love in this beautiful collection of photos.

Elli and Edwin met in Barcelona by chance whilst both on vacation. It was love at first sight for these two, as they became a couple the day they met.

“I never understood the saying… ‘when you know, you know’, until that day.” Elli says as she fondly recalls the memory.

“For this shoot, I can remember the day pretty well because we were freshly in love, and we couldn’t take our hands off one another. Having a long-distance relationship is not always fun, but when we saw each other after that long break, we were just so happy to be in each other’s arms again.”

As these two kindred spirits relish in one another’s presence, another question is posed to them: What do you love about each other?

“What I love about Edwin - he is honest, grown, loyal, loving, caring, protective, sensitive, and patient with me. He has such a beautiful soul and such a positive energy around him and the moment he smiles at me I´m gone. He makes me feel safe and I found home within him. Life feels so easy with him, and everything finally makes sense.

Edwin smiles, “Elli is a remarkable human being. Her smile is contagious and takes me to places I can’t explain. She is so selfless, kind and her love for family is unbelievable. She is my number one supporter and always motivates me to strive for greatness. I feel loved at any given moment and that is a priceless feeling.”

Models : Elli Herfellner ( @elliherfellner ) and Edwin Olympio ( @olympioo_ )

Elli Herfellner Edwin Olympio Robin Jones Models Photo Shoot Cape Town Barcelona Love Relationship Couple  

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