BENDA (Ben Liu) × L'Officiel Hommes China - Men Fashion 2013 - 2

Making of: 

When I received the photos of the clothing on runway,

I fell in love right away with those gradient-color shoes by Sergio Rossi (on Micheal Jackson),

translucent nylon in bold pink shoes by Marc jacobs (on John Galliano)

and the floral ones by Carven (on David Bowie).

I tried to play the roles of each person I drew:

to feel what would they pose if I was their photographer.

So I was digging into their biographies, their photos, and video archives...

Maybe you won't believe, it was not only about illustration,

but also about acting and directing at the same time.

Quite an intense experience for me.

So What do you think about the result? :)

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C'était toute une expérience intense pour moi.

J'adoré les souliers de défilé mode qu'on m'a montré.

Ceux de Sergio Rossi sur Micheal jackon, en couleurs dégradées,

de Marc Jacobs sur John Galliano, en rose transparent

et ceux de Carven sur David Bowie, en motifs floraux.

J'ai joué trois rôles en même temps afin de faire les illustrations :

photographe, « les vedettes » et illustrateur car je voulais

savoir comment ils vont poser pour moi dans mes « dessins-photos ».

Je me sentais épuisé physiquement autant moralement

après la création...

Et c'est à vous de les juger maintenant. :)

illustrations : Benda (Ben Liu)

David Bowie VS Neo Romaticism

suit: Bottega Venetta

shoes: Carven
tie: Dior Homme

 

Leigh Bowery VS Op Art

cardigan: Jil Sander
round neck Tee-shirt: Jil Sander

navy pants: Dior Homme

navy leather shoes: Dior Homme

Marc Jacobs VS Illustration Art

long Tee-shirt: Raf Simons
shorts: Raf Simons

bag: Hermès

white shoes with holes: Sergio Rossi

Marilyn Manson VS Gothic Art

Tee-shirt: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci
navy shorts: Louis Vitton

sunglasses: Maison Martin Margiela

BENDA (Ben Liu) × L'Officiel Hommes China - Men Fashion 2013 - 1

I was invited by Bin Wang, fashion editor for L'Officiel Hommes China,

to experiment an exciting project in their May issue 2013.

The project is to dress up 7 male celebrities with the 2013 trend for men.

Instead using photography, Bin wants to try it with my illustrations.

Pattern print is back to the trend, actually it was always in the art histroy.

Let's go through from Gothic, Neo Romaticism, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Op Art till Pop Art,

 starring fashion icons: Andy Warhol, David Bowie, John Galliano, 

Leigh Bowery, Marc Jacobs, Marilyn Mason and Micheal Jackson.

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Lorsque j'ai reçu l'invitation de L'Officiel Hommes China, de faire des illustrations

pour leur issue mode. J'étais vraiment excité car c'était quelque chose

que j'aimerais faire depuis longtemps, une nouvelle aventure!

On mélange les tendances mode 2013 pour hommes, avec l'histoire de l'art.

Habille 7 fashionistas internationals : Andy Warhol, David Bowie, John Galliano, 

Leigh Bowery, Marc Jacobs, Marilyn Mason et Micheal Jackson.

illustrations : Benda (Ben Liu)

Andy Warhol VS Pop Art

baseball coat: Moschino

pants / shoes: Bubbery Prorsum

John Galliano VS Art nouveau

shirt: Gucci

Long pants: Givenchy by Roccardo Tisci

shoes: Marc Jacobs

Micheal Jackson VS Art Deco

suit: Alexander McQueen

shoes: Sergio Rossi

 

L'Officiel Hommes China

时装男士

May 2013 五月号

To Be Continued...

Metro Montreal #93 - Burgundy Blazer Boy

I had a bag day at work :(

When I got in the metro, I grabbed a sit right away,

just wanted to sleep a bit on my way home.

Then there was this young boy, wearing a burgundy conductor's blazer,

with a black & white pattern leggings. (well, meggings :)

He looked tired too, maybe a bad day for him too?

He ran his fingers through his blond curly fringe.

How could I miss this image?!

So I took out my sketchbook with all my strength,

capturing the moment.

He caught me drawing him, but he didn't mind,

he was still running his fingers through his hair, 

his attitude was just like a cat.

Then he had to get off, so this is all I got.

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J'ai eu une mauvaise journée au travail,

le moment quand je voulais fermer mes yeux pour une sièste,

 ce gars-là avec une veste bordeaux de chef d’orchestre,

m'a réveillé. 

Je crois qu'il avais remarqué que je lui dessinais,

mais cela ne lui dérangeait pas, c'étaient ces cheveux qu'il arrangeait.

Comme un chat s'est pilé dans un divan.

J'ai pas eu plus de temps pour finir son croquis,

je crois que c'est pas mal tout :)

Métro Côte Ste-Catherine

 

BENDA (Ben Liu) × Lise Watier - Something Sweet Fragrance

These illustrations are for the new fragrance Something Sweet from Lise Watier.

Something Sweet is a gourmand’s embrace of youthful vitality.

The main inspiration was mainly from my co-workers, the girls work around.

Which are independent, smart, confident, trendy and sweet.

The environment of Something Sweet, is a cupcake and macaroon boutique.

Which offers people a visit with curiosity and gourmet desire.

It's funny, people always describe me with the word "sweet",

is it a karma? :)

As I said, the project really inspired the girls in the office,

so I would like to dedicate to them here,

and also A BIG THANK to them:

Sophie, Rachel, Kate, Isa, Jen, Cyn, Koko, Gen, Anne-So...

And also thanks to all those who work for this project,

it's you who make the dream come true.

I'll keep this in my heart for all your kindness and help.

A dream project, A sweet dream.

somethingsweet.lisewatier.com

illustrations by : Benda (Ben Liu)

LISE WATIER SOMETHING SWEET CONTEST / CONCOURS

Lise Watier is also on a nationwide search for the face of its new fragrance: Something Sweet!
Check it out for all the details of the contest:

* I'm so happy that this video is based on my illustrations,
Good job! Again, thank you guys girls! :D

Video by: Bis Films

BENDA (Ben Liu) × Lise Watier - Miss Lipstick

I was asked to do something "fou" for the corporate bag

of Lise Watier Cosmetics.

So I guess a big straw hat made of Lise Watier Hero products would be fun?

(Portfolio Professional Correctors and Rouge Plumpissimo Lipsticks)

Then here she is, Miss Lipstick!

You can see her on their corporate agenda, cosmetician books...

Also in the Lise Watier US launch event "Bonjour Montréal".

illustration : Benda (Ben Liu)

I-phone case, bloggers invitation, Montreal tourist map, web banner...

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Some drafts:

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An Evening with Oprah

(11 April 2013, Centre Bell)

Photo: Cindy Boyce

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MCBG ÉMISSION (26 novembre 2012)

DANS LES COULISSES DE L'INSTITUT LISE WATIER

Event Bonjour Montréal by Lise Watier

New York Sketch - Washington Square

My very first time in New York City!

I was fascinante by people there.

This afternoon, I happened walked into the Washington Square.

Actually I was guided by the piano melody.

There were this musicien playing beautiful pieces.

People sat around on the bench, enjoying.

There was also this guy in blue trench and flash flower.

Sitting there with his laptop, working with the music.

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Ma première fois à New York. 

On était à Washington Square par hasard,

il y avait un musicien qui jouait des belles mélodies.

Ce gars-là en bleu avec une fleur,

travaillait à côté.

Washington Square