Vaquera's Fall/Winter 2015 Collection Is Gross, Normal Fashion for Stale, Corny Girls

All photos by Benjamin Barron

Vaquera was started last year by Alabama-born Patric DiCaprio. Dissatisfied with clothing options as a stylist, he taught himself how to sew through cosplay tutorials. His third collection started with the idea of Colonial America via a quote by Andre Walker from House of Style. He said, "These clothes are for the corny girl, are for the stale girl who wants to be gross (…) tomorrow's going to be grosser than today."

Following Vaquera's presentation at the Delancey / Essex subway station (which was covered by i-D), I had an idea to bring the collection to the country. Patric was kind enough to lend pieces for the editorial that week. I really admire the work he's doing—I think we share an affinity for things being grotesque, yet familiar.

As for the concept of the shoot, Sophia Grace once said, "You're my best friend forever, cross my heart and hope to die."

Benjamin Barron is a recent graduate of Bard College's photography program and is available for editorial commissions. See more of his work on his website.

Find out more about Vaquera here.