Fashion Editorials: Forbidden By Law
Published in KURV Magazine Australia/U.S.
In 2006 I spent several weeks working on photojournalistic assignments in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Being curious about the background of the burqa tradition, and seeing the oppression still faced by women in these regions, I started researching on the different types of laws and restrictions that were, and still are implemented under certain ethnicities. It didn’t take me long to find information on the extreme laws and punishments that were cast over the Afghan population during the Taliban regime (1996-2001): not only upon women, but also upon the entire population.
In the yet more conservative regions of these countries, this radical interpretation of the Sharia code of law is still present and vigorously enforced.
In contrast to the formalities of Sharia Law, I found several lingerie shops in bazaars and city centers. So my question, and first idea for this story was, “What was happening behind the darkened windows (which were painted, so that women would not be visible from the outside)?“ How were these women living their everyday lives?
I had the idea of combining a fashion editorial with reportage content.
After conducting research on the Taliban laws in Kabul, I decided to focus on these restrictive laws towards women and society, highlighting this radical Sunni faction of the Muslim faith.
Make Up/Hair: Jody Cuberli
Styling: Nina Kepplinger
Model: Michaela P. (Tempo Models)
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