CREDIT: FRANCESCA LUDIKAR
Ludikar's Tales En Vogue features models Marissa Fraggis, Kristen Sweeney and Danika Kinnear as iconic Disney princesses.

Disney has captured our hearts and imagination from childhood to even our early adult years. Some of us let go of those fairy tales and accept them as childhood friendly stories while for some of us, it continues to captivate us and inspires us in our artistic work.

Tales En Vogue is a photo series created under the creative direction of Toronto-based artist Francesca Ludikar. It is inspired by the beloved Disney princesses and villains, and shows models wearing fashion that tells their individual story and reinterpreted in today’s modern world.

The complete photo series is available to view on francescaludikar.com/series, but the four that are featured are “A Slipper-y Mess,” “True Love’s Curse,” “I Can Show You the World” and “Diamond in the Rough.”

Tales En Vogue portrays the classic Disney characters in a way that makes them very identifiable but Ludikar adds a twist to the character in the details of her creative direction.

“A Slipper-y Mess” portrays the story of Cinderella working away at her housework, wearing her iconic ball gown reinterpreted as the glass slipper. “True Love’s Curse” shows Maleficent at the castle where she cursed princess Aurora with her loyal crow. Her gown and necklace are beautifully textured like the feathers her wings would have been. “I Can Show You the World” interprets the magical genie in a haze of smoke ready to grant any wish you want. Adorned in beautiful jewellery and jewels, this picture truly has a mystical and magical feel. Lastly, “Diamond in the Rough” captures Princess Jasmine and her loyal and protective tiger, Rajah by her side. Tales En Vogue is a beautiful fusion of art, fashion, photography and fantasy with a surreal, detailed and modern work.

The photo series Tales En Vogue invites you to enjoy the fantasy world while showcasing fashion and talent in the modern world.

Ludikar is not only the artist that is behind this concept but she is also the photographer and editor of all the photos. You can see the intricate details of every photo, look and idea that is in this photo series. Jess Ferg took all of the notes and details from Ludikar to create looks that make the Princess and Villain come to life through the choice of costume and accessories.

The beauty looks created by Samantha Lynn (samanthalynnmakeup.com) flawlessly depicted the characters’ personalities while keeping the looks fashion friendly. The hairdos are by Nicole Holmes St-Croix are recreated from the iconic hairstyles of the Disney characters.

All pieces in the photo series were either custom made or customized to suit the character, including a custom head chain inspired by Princess Jasmine’s headpiece from HAI-HA Jewelry.

Through the talent of all these contributors and under the direction of artist Francesca Ludikar, Tales En Vogue came to life, allowing you to once again indulge into the fantasy world of Disney.