Birds of Paradise
As the Rain Trickles down to the forest floor
to the damp depths where shadows explore
where a lack of beauty is the norm
for every creature of every form
But above the darkness there is a light
A species of bird majestic in flight
That boasts a palette like no other
An amalgamation of vibrant color
For their rich hues serve as advice
They are the birds of paradise
Models: Hideyoshi Akai, Ingabire Kayihura, Francesca Haines
Photography: Niles Singer, Franklin Taylor, Darius Riley
HMUA & Styling: Camille Farradas, Christine Chapman-Sung, Jessica Speight, Katie Filiakova, Zoë Sarrazin, Calla Chan, Ana Lozada-Smith
Production: Hailey Wozniak, Karlye Pallotta
December 2018