GERMANY ISSUE 74 May 2007

Jo van den Berg rocks Pyrate Style

International stars the likes of Will Smith, Janet Jackson, Lionel Ritchie and Tokio Hotel lead singer, Bill Kaulitz, just love Pyrate Style's cool, leather garments, with the inimitable and distinctive skull-over-open-scissor insignia. The exciting, new collection represents a perfect cut for strong women, and is highlighted by the used look effect produced by a silver glow treatment on black leather, as well as elaborate details such as sterling silver zippers and buttons branded with the skull insignia.

For his photographic interpretation, Jo van der Berg focused on the heroic component, transforming the wearer into a supernatural icon. Devotion and strength blend as one: an Alpha angel dominating strong men. The wings symbolize the freedom provided by the material, as it hugs the body like a second skin. The photographic presentation gives visual form to Pyrate Style's philosophy: leather that breathes luxury, eroticism and passion.