Jeff Bark creates an explosive new world for Dazed & Confused‘s May issue, crafting vivid portraits filled with energy, color and life that look unlike anything else. Styled by Robbie Spencer, hair by Recine and makeup by Lisa Houghton, the story features a wild array of the season’s most arresting couture looks, capturing the beauty in controlled chaos. Catherine McNeil, Noma Han and Sung Jin Park lead a stunning cast and look phenomenal in what is easily one of the most creative and dynamic stories we’ve seen of late.

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Jeneil Williams.
Roe Ethridge.
Marie Chaix.
The Gentlewoman.

A subtly sensual tribute to the one of the most beautiful details, a simple v that reveals a hint of skin and tantalizes in the process. Clad in streamlined pieces from Valentino, Dior and Gucci, Jeneil radiates power, elegance and of course, chic.

MAKEUP: Lisa Houghton

Images via The Gentlewoman – see the full story & more from issue no. 7 on The Gentlewoman.com

Harper’s Bazaar‘s latest story is a decidedly on trend take on the season’s shapely separates in the very boldest colors. Shot by Paola Kudacki and styled by Tony Irvine, the story features a variety of striking pieces on Kendra Spears, in tones that pop against the white background. Natural makeup by Lisa Houghton and sleek hair by Kevin Ryan complete the minimal chic look.

With a selection of high gloss editorials from fashion’s coolest creatives Double Magazine‘s latest issue is a must have. The large format and sleek selection of high fashion favorites from Valentino, Balenciaga and more, make this the perfect eye-candy for the chic-set. Don’t take our words for it though, have a look look inside the issue; see if you can spot the strategically placed Chanel Camelia brooch.

Kinga Rajzak by Roe Ethridge

styling: Marie Chaix| make up: Lisa Houghton | hair: Duffy

Sojourner Morrell by Steven Pan

styling: Camille Bidault Waddington | make up: Inge Grognard | hair: Marion Anée

Meghan Collison by Horst Diekgerdes

styling: Sabina Schreder | make up: Maria Olsson | hair: sébastien richard | set design: pierre glandier

How can you make an already phenomenal set of Dazed & Confused covers even better? Enlist artist Romeu Silveira to reinterpret the subject matter into beautiful collages. This creative and unique remix of Dazed’s March covers adds a new layer of enjoyment, to each image. Check out a before and after of the covers below and a look at some of the collages Romeu crafted from Dazed’s editorial pages. For more on the project, be sure to visit Dazed Digital.

Kati Nescher by Daniel Jackson | Romeu’s re-imagining on the left, original cover on the right

Lara Mullen by Ben Toms | Stylist: Robbie Spencer Makeup: Gemma Smith-Edhouse | Original cover on the left, Romeu’s re-imagining on the right

Erjona Ala by Roe Ethridge | Makeup: Lisa Houghton | Original cover on left, Romeu’s re-imagining on right

Frida Aasen by Sean and Seng | Hair: Laurent Philippon | Original cover on left, Romeu’s re-imagining on right

Guy Mercer by Andrew Vowles

Emily Baker by Sharif Hamza

Just in case you wanted even more Dazed in your life, check out the April cover featuring girl of the moment, Grimes and all the Givenchy couture you can handle. Shot by photog (and newly appointed YSL creative director) Hedi Slimane, the image is as powerful as any we’ve seen this month.

Fashion’s fixation with all things aquatic played out on the S/S runways with a barrage of scuba inspired looks and gilded creations worthy of The Little Mermaid. Never ones to simply showcase a trend, Dazed & Confused offers an abstract take on the look with a brilliantly styled story shot by Sharif Hamza. As an otherworldly surfer-cum-fantasy girl, Emily Baker shines while Karen Langley pushes boundaries with her shape shifting selection of looks that seem crafted from coral. Amazing makeup by Lisa Houghton and slick hair courtesy of Rudi Lewis complete the look, but keep your eyes peeled for some incredible shell pieces from Peeble London!

There is always something delightful about a nice accessories edit and Raymond Meier‘s collaborations with Elissa Santisi for Vogue set the bar. Filled with bright colors and killer pieces the duo’s stories are sometimes the most fun thing in the entire magazine. This month’s offering is no exception: Mixed Media features rising Vogue favorite  Anais Mali  sporting some of the season’s true standouts : take a look at those glitter encrusted silver ankle boots by Miu Miu or the killer python slingbacks from Dries Van Noten.

HAIR Kamo MAKEUP Lisa Houghton PROP STYLING Charlie Welch

Sølve Sundsbø is known for his surreal photographs so it is no surprise to see him bring a touch of the otherworldly to Vogue China. Enlisting platinum blondes Melissa Tammerijn and Shu Pei for an off kilter story styled by Marie Chaix, Sundsbø showcases a wild clash of color, texture and pattern. Melissa and Shu strike languid poses and look elegantly undone in strong looks by Proenza Shouler and Prada enhanced by Lisa Houghton‘s shimmering makeup; the individual elements of the story combine to create an edit that is truly beautiful.