Girl Interrupted editorial delves into the complex interplay between clothing and personal identity, particularly emphasizing the theme of duality. The narrative centers on women who, each day, faces the choice of which version of herself to present to the world whether to embrace a softer, feminine side or a stronger, edgier, more masculine persona. This choice is visualized through her wardrobe, which blends delicate fabrics with rough, bondage-inspired elements, reflecting her internal struggle and the societal constraints she feels.
“Let them look. Let them wonder. Let them fear what happens when the girl interrupted finally speaks in full, uninterrupted sentences.” – Kimberly Mortensen
Look 1: Dsquared2 bondage jacket, sourced from Japan for personal collection. Ann Demeulemeester silk cargo skirt, sourced online for personal collection.
Dear Society, I’m not your fucking ragdoll. Do not fuck with us! -Girls
Look 2: 90s blow-up boobs tee, thrifted, bought for styling. 2000s Burberry thigh-high leather boots, bought from vintage shop for personal collection. 90s Cyberdog micro mini skirt, sourced online for shop.
“Crazy isn’t being broken or swallowing a dark secret. It’s you or me amplified. If you ever told a lie and enjoyed it. If you ever wished you could be a child forever.” – Susanna Kaysen from her book “Girl, Interrupted”.
Look 3: 90s blow-up boobs tee, thrifted, bought for styling. 2000s Burberry thigh-high leather boots, bought from vintage shop for personal collection.
Creator, Destroy me..Was I ever pure?
Look 4: Antique chainmail helmet found at flea market, bought for styling. Leather Dsquared2 pants, sourced from Japan for shop.
Fuck Mickey!
Look 5: Alice Auaa straight jacket top, sourced from Japan for personal collection. 1980s Seditionaries tee, Christmas gift, for personal collection.
Look 6 : Jean Paul Gaultier 90s cropped glove sweater, bought for personal collection, sourced from Japan. Girbaud chain skirt, bought for shop, sourced online. Junya Watanabe sweater skirt, sourced from Japan, bought for the shop. Lace skirt by Gil Rodriguez, bought for personal closet. 2000s Nike heel boots, found at consignment shop, bought for shop.
Call me Lilith
Look 7: Plein Sud leather vest, bought for the shop, sourced online. Junya Watanabe SS03 bondage skirt, bought for my permanent collection, found online. Haider Ackermann heels, 2nd Street, bought for personal closet.
“Je ne sais pas, putain.”
Look 8: 1920s silk dress, eBay auction, personal collection. Vivienne Tam 1997 Buddha dress, sourced online for personal collection.
Creative Direction: Kimberly Mortensen
Photographer: Nico Riley
Model: Sonnet Garza (Founder of Sacred Places)
Wardrobe by: Sacred Places
Intern: Nia Donely