Aristoclowncy 2.0: The Rebellion of Artifice

Story, Creative Director, Art Director and Styling: Frank Betancort | Islas Canarias, Spain

Total look: Casa Margo Puntos @casamargopuntos

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Aristoclowncy 2.0 bursts onto the scene as a visual manifesto, where the hierarchical rigidity of Versailles aristocracy collides with the visual anarchy of the circus. Through the lens of trans identity, and within the framework of the queer bible that is ICONIQA, this proposal redefines luxury through excess and extravagance.

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In this aesthetic banquet, makeup does not conceal; it becomes a scepter of power, and trans femininity stands as the highest crown of a new modern hierarchy. Amid carousel reds and electric blues, two women reinvent the world by fusing silk with cotton candy, and historical wigs with gravity-defying backcombed hair.

It is an ode to bizarre resistance — an invitation to occupy sacred spaces through disguise and performance. The circus has taken the palace: here, queerness is consecrated as the only true modern aristocracy.

Big Red Boot (astro Boy): MSCHF @mschfTotal look: Casa Margo Puntos @casamargopuntos | Gloves: Jean Paul Gaultier @jeanpaulgaultier | Tights: Calzedonia @calzedonia | Necklace and bracelet: María Belen Jewelry Design @mariabelen_jewelry

Total look: Casa Margo Puntos @casamargopuntos | Necklace: from the stylist  | Boots: Steve Madden @stevemadden | Gloves: Saint Laurent @ysl

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Aristoclowncy 2.0 bursts onto the scene as a visual manifesto, where the hierarchical rigidity of Versailles aristocracy collides with the visual anarchy of the circus. Through the lens of trans identity, and within the framework of the queer bible that is ICONIQA, this proposal redefines luxury through excess and extravagance.

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[ ES ]

In this aesthetic banquet, makeup does not conceal; it becomes a scepter of power, and trans femininity stands as the highest crown of a new modern hierarchy. Amid carousel reds and electric blues, two women reinvent the world by fusing silk with cotton candy, and historical wigs with gravity-defying backcombed hair.

It is an ode to bizarre resistance — an invitation to occupy sacred spaces through disguise and performance. The circus has taken the palace: here, queerness is consecrated as the only true modern aristocracy.

Total look: Casa Margo Puntos @casamargopuntos | Tights: Calzedonia @calzedonia | Gloves: María Ponce @maria.ponce.n | Shoes: Zara @zara

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Total look: Casa Margo Puntos @casamargopuntos | Tights: Calzedonia @calzedonia | Shoes: Valentino @maisonvalentino

Total look: Casa Margo Puntos @casamargopuntos | Tights: Calzedonia @calzedonia | Vinyl gloves: Mugler @muglerofficial | Boots:  Fashion Nova @fashionnova

Total look: Casa Margo Puntos @casamargopuntos | Tights:  Calzedonia @calzedonia | Shoes: Ferragamo @ferragamo

Cupcake: Treat Yourself Bakery @treatyourselfbake | Gloves:  Jean Paul Gaultier @jeanpaulgaultier | Necklace: María Belen Jewelry Design @mariabelen_jewelry

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Credits

Story, Creative Director, Art Director and Styling: Frank Betancort @frank_betancort

Humans: Valentina Morales @valentina_msolis , Balanca @itsbalanca

Photo: Iván Aguirre @ivanaguirrefotografo

Make up: Naim Vázquez @naimvazquezz

Hair: Mara Berrelleza @marabellezabeauty

Sponsors: Treat Yourself Bakery @treatyourselfbake, Símil Cuero Plymouth @similcueroplymouth