Reinventing the wheel, one outfit at a time.
If Necessity is the Mother of Invention, then Survival is the Father of Reinvention. The goal of Reinvention is to create a strong and mindful opinion of yourself, so that you don't accidentally believe what others say about you. Sartorial Matters will explore the transformative powers of dressing with intention.
If Necessity is the Mother of Invention, then Survival is the Father of Reinvention. The goal of Reinvention is to create a strong and mindful opinion of yourself, so that you don't accidentally believe what others say about you. Sartorial Matters will explore the transformative powers of dressing with intention.
SARTORIAL SERVICES
"Styling is all about reaching inwardly to express outwardly." - JP Michaels
Celebrity Styling
Travel Styling |
Executive Styling
Production Styling |
Personal Styling
Style Guide |
Styling by
JP Michaels
JustJohn
Presented by
Black Alliance
February 2021
TOP POSTERS Magazine
April 2021
Portraits of Toronto
JP Michaels
by Penny Shoots
"The Master"
Photography
by Miguel Arenillas
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"City X" by Just John
Music Video
Styling by JP Michaels
February 2021
The Naked Truth
with JP Michaels
for Free Loader
Magazine
Photography by
Justin Anantawan
April 2021
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JustJohn
Photography
by Lane Dorsey
Styling by JP Michaels
Lewis Magazine
Issue No. 10 Fall/Winter 2020
Pages 132/137
Editorial
Photography by Justin Anantawan
Model/Editorial by Majok Deng
Stylist JP Michaels
Note: The creative team acknowledges that, in a genuine spirit of inclusiveness, we are both humbled and honoured to visually celebrate a respectful embracing of cultures as colourful and proud as the creative team itself. Thankyou
Editorial
Photography by Justin Anantawan
Model/Editorial by Majok Deng
Stylist JP Michaels
Note: The creative team acknowledges that, in a genuine spirit of inclusiveness, we are both humbled and honoured to visually celebrate a respectful embracing of cultures as colourful and proud as the creative team itself. Thankyou
STYLE ALERT
JP Michaels and Just John
intELEGANCE
Cover Shoot - October 2020
JP Michaels by Penny Taylor
Mob Journal
"The Naked Truth"
July 2020
Photographed and Written by Justin Anantawan
Styled, Modeled, and Edited by JP Michaels
#MASKON
Photography by Justin Anantawan
Styled and Modeled by JP Michaels
May 2020
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"Social
Distancing"
is the new
"Personal
Space"
Give or take a foot or two.
I wanted to do this photoshoot to heighten pre-existing social distancing behaviours long before covid came along.
And the two pre-existing social practices that are tactics, if you will, for social distancing are dog walking and carrying a full-flighted umbrella. If you have ever tried to pass someone on a sidewalk, walking a dog with one of those dog leashes that allow the dog to run up ahead 20 feet away and drop a load just so you have one more element to add to the mix, you understand what I'm saying when I say this is a tactic to isolate.
And the two pre-existing social practices that are tactics, if you will, for social distancing are dog walking and carrying a full-flighted umbrella. If you have ever tried to pass someone on a sidewalk, walking a dog with one of those dog leashes that allow the dog to run up ahead 20 feet away and drop a load just so you have one more element to add to the mix, you understand what I'm saying when I say this is a tactic to isolate.
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And when it comes to umbrellas, I say, "go big or go home". It is fascinating to watch the punctuated calliope-action of a sea of opened umbrellas navigate a rain-slick city sidewalk.
So I thought about combining walking dogs and umbrellas into some kind of a seasonal covid from-a-distance, outdoor, hello over there kind of spring rain fashion photoshoot. And I am so blessed and fortunate to have the experience of working with the super talented photographer @ryangotsa, to help capture these moments of being alone in the rain but not being boring.
It's raining it's pouring but this ole man ain't snoring, and this ole man isn't boring when it comes to rain. I may have to rework my motto, "to have my entrances anticipated with as much unbridled enthusiasm and delight as that of the first float in a parade". Now more than ever, we must dress for ourselves.
When you think about it these times while we, as individuals, have been covid self-isolating, our come-to-expect social conventions, for those of us who aspire to such, have been ripped out from underneath us. It isn't that we have not exercised "social distancing" in the years "BC" (Before Covid), it's just that we didn't call it by such. "Social distancing" is the new "personal space" give or take a foot or two.
by
JP Michaels
@jp.michaels
with photography
by Ryan Ohare
@ryangotsa
So I thought about combining walking dogs and umbrellas into some kind of a seasonal covid from-a-distance, outdoor, hello over there kind of spring rain fashion photoshoot. And I am so blessed and fortunate to have the experience of working with the super talented photographer @ryangotsa, to help capture these moments of being alone in the rain but not being boring.
It's raining it's pouring but this ole man ain't snoring, and this ole man isn't boring when it comes to rain. I may have to rework my motto, "to have my entrances anticipated with as much unbridled enthusiasm and delight as that of the first float in a parade". Now more than ever, we must dress for ourselves.
When you think about it these times while we, as individuals, have been covid self-isolating, our come-to-expect social conventions, for those of us who aspire to such, have been ripped out from underneath us. It isn't that we have not exercised "social distancing" in the years "BC" (Before Covid), it's just that we didn't call it by such. "Social distancing" is the new "personal space" give or take a foot or two.
by
JP Michaels
@jp.michaels
with photography
by Ryan Ohare
@ryangotsa
Credits:
Photo:@ryangotsa
Stylist @jp.michaels
Model @jp.michaels
Beret: @lauhere_france
Striped Rain Overcoat: @junyawatanabeofficial
Gold Rain Overcoat: @greinewyork
Round glasses: @haveitallhakim
Bronze silk velvet scarf: @callandresponseclothing
Signature Scarf "Between History and Fiction": @suziroher
Signature Scarf "All Roher and No Bite" a.k.a. "Mr Roar": @suziroher
Flame pattern rain jacket: @thenorthface
Solid raspberry rain jacket: @uniqulocanada
Tangerine Turtleneck shell @envelopstudio
Stretch Jean: #secondyogajeans
Blue hunting boots: @hunterboots
Photo:@ryangotsa
Stylist @jp.michaels
Model @jp.michaels
Beret: @lauhere_france
Striped Rain Overcoat: @junyawatanabeofficial
Gold Rain Overcoat: @greinewyork
Round glasses: @haveitallhakim
Bronze silk velvet scarf: @callandresponseclothing
Signature Scarf "Between History and Fiction": @suziroher
Signature Scarf "All Roher and No Bite" a.k.a. "Mr Roar": @suziroher
Flame pattern rain jacket: @thenorthface
Solid raspberry rain jacket: @uniqulocanada
Tangerine Turtleneck shell @envelopstudio
Stretch Jean: #secondyogajeans
Blue hunting boots: @hunterboots
#thestarthatyouare
March 2, 2020
Even apart we shine together.
Directed by Kyle Kofsky everyoneisanartist.ca
Photography by Franklin Lau
Clothing by Call and Response Clothing
Hair and Makeup by Amy Harper
Assisted by Jesus Maza, Jason Li, Aziz Vivant, Celina B
Directed by Kyle Kofsky everyoneisanartist.ca
Photography by Franklin Lau
Clothing by Call and Response Clothing
Hair and Makeup by Amy Harper
Assisted by Jesus Maza, Jason Li, Aziz Vivant, Celina B
GMARO Magazine
March 2020
At Home with Fashion Icon JP Michaels
Photography by Michele Taras
for GMARO Magazine March 2020 Issue No. 4
Photography by Michele Taras
for GMARO Magazine March 2020 Issue No. 4