Anu Koski’s editorial ‘Naked Ambition’ for Razor Red Magazine is an excellent example of the trend we call Fashion Monasticism. The primary sensibility of the editorial is not sensuality but a rigorous self-discipline over body and mind.

The chain in Anu’s hair, styled by Emma Thorstrand, speaks volumes; we will not comment on body but you can draw your own conclusions. Anu was photographed by Ville Varumo in this provocative fashion editorial on female checks and balances. Note also how often Anu is on her knees.

Read my essays about Fashion Monasticism. Anne