Ashley Argaez

Futuristic girlie on 120mm film //

My most recent fashion story for Contributor Magazine ❤️

Fashion Story: Mad City. Photography and fashion by Ashley Argaez, modeling by Mad Manning@The Agency Arizona, Film development and scans by That One Photo Lab.

Downhome Darlin’ // my latest fashion story on film inspired by some of the best parts of my hometown in the Central Valley. The farms, the produce, and the livestock combined with my love for fashion are what made up this editorial. This project has been on my heart for the past two years and it’s meant so much to finally bring it to life.

I started with this fabulous blue fur coat and knew I wanted to build off of that for all of the other fashion pieces. I added a ruffle lace trim to the coat and paired it with white Gucci tights. I also found the most perfect blue and white floral fabric that reminded me of country china and sewed a statement gown out of it. Most of the rest of the pieces used were vintage and second hand.

I gathered the best team of gals from the Central Valley, who helped with all of the day of wardrobe and made sure everything was in its place. Seriously such a sweet and gifted stylist herself and was incredibly helpful on set. modeled and was such an effortless beauty and a joy to photograph. She was living out her dream around all of the farm animals. Hehe. Lastly with Smith Farms let us come play with their beautiful hens and goats and we had the most fun at her farm! I’d also like to take a moment to shout out thee cutest polish hen who modeled for us. Not over her fluffy head. I couldn’t have pulled off this dream project without this amazing team. Thanks you ladies so much!!

Thank y’all for the love you’ve shown over the bts stories from this day! My heart is full.

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All the fall tones 🍂 my favorite time of year and one of my favorite arrangements to date! Happy November friends!! Xx