exactitudes

The list of photographic subjects available to a camera could almost trail off into infinity. From the most exotic of, well, anything, to the most familiar of, well, anything, the list can only expand as mankind expands. But for me keep it simple. I have 2 files for photos and those files are labeled humanity on the first one and humanity's shelter on the second. With this web site I'm in heaven on the first count. Photographs of people. And at this site its with some added delights. Everyday clothing. Huh? You'll see.
Since 1995 photographer Arie Versluis and stylist Elly Yttenbroek have worked together on the project 'Exactitudes'. Exactitude is a contraction of the words 'exact' and 'attitude'. It concerns a long-term photo project in which a wide-range of different groups of people are portrayed in an identical frame, in the same pose and with strictly observed dress codes. A typographics of clothing presentation. Each 'exactitude' consists of twelve distinct portraits in grid format.
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Meet the Gabberbitches. Shake hands with The Gentlemen of Rio de Janeiro. But, maybe, steer clear of the bouncers. Sidle up to Exactitudes and spend some quality time with a sampling of the world's citizens. With this work, Arie and Elly have captured the uniforms of teens, grannies, and leathermen. They've also classified as Massalas, "Mister Wangs", and the Musulmen of Casablance. The project draws primarily from the streets of Rotterdam, but still travels far and wide to document people by dress and stance. In the process, it shows off the distinct style of many of the world's citizens. Forget Vogue -- this is true fashion.