Aikido is often translated as the way of unifying (with) life energy, or as the way of harmonious spirit. With this in mind fashion stylist Freddie Leiba, photographer Joseph Chen and their brilliant team create a story of balance and contrast, for our Alter Ego issue.

Here is the gimps into their collaboration. We welcome you to visit their set and be part of their process.

Buy issue #4 to see the complete story here: http://snfm.co/4

photography by JOSEPH CHEN
styling by FREDDIE LEIBA at BRYAN BANTRY
model ERIKA PATTISON at SUPREME
makeup by GREGG BROCKINGTON using LAURA MERCIER at JUDY CASEY
hair by ADAM MARKARIAN at BRYAN BANTRY
nails by ANGEL WILLIAMS at BERNSTEIN & ANDRIULLI
also featuring AIKIDO PRACTITIONERS at NEW YORK AIKIKAI DOJO

fashion credits:

DONNA KARAN
MAXMARA
CHRISTIAN DIOR
ALBERTO FERRETTI
GIORGIO ARMANI
ZANA BAYNE
LOUIS VUITTON
CHANEL
CALVIN KLEIN