Where The Wild Ones Are

Set in a land that constantly contests the identity of its people, five children in Northern Ireland take back control of who and where they are. No genders or religions will be decided for them here. These young warriors charge the beach and claim the space as their own, rejecting confines and living proudly.
(Left to Right): Rodrigo wears trousers and gilet by LEVIS. Naoimhe wears dungarees by CARHARTT WIP and stylist’s own vest and belt accessories. Cara wears skirt by EDEN & VINE, jacket by LEVIS and stylist’s own belt, top and accessories. Sophia wears dress by H&M, gilet from KOMBAT UK, jewellery from CLAIRE’S and bandana by SOSTERNE GRENE.
Rodrigo wears jeans from LEVIS and stylist’s own top and accessories.
Dáithí wears OSHKOSH dungarees and stylist’s own bandanas. Naoimhe wears dungarees by CARHARTT WIP and stylist’s own vest and accessories.
(Left to Right): Dáithí wears dungarees and jacket by OSHKOSH and stylist’s own bandanas. Cara wears skirt by EDEN & VINE, jacket by LEVIS and stylist’s own top, belt and accessories. Rodrigo wears trousers and gilet by LEVIS. Sophia wears dress by H&M, gilet by KOMBAT UK, jewellery by CLAIRE’S and bandana by SOSTERNE GRENE.
(Left to Right): Sophia wears dress by H&M, gilet by KOMBAT UK, jewellery by CLAIRE’S and bandana by SOSTERNE GRENE. Cara wears skirt by EDEN & VINE, jacket by LEVIS and stylist’s own top, belt and accessories. Naoimhe wears dungarees by CARHARTT WIP and stylist’s own vest and accessories. Rodrigo wears trousers and gilet by LEVIS.

This story is taken from our Taking Back Control issue. Order your copy here

PhotographerJack McGuire
StylistMelanie Baird
Makeup ArtistElla Craig using POFET Body Paint and COLOR TECHNIK
TalentRodrigo, Cara, Sophia, Naomihe and Dáithí at ACA Models
Photography AssistantDaniel O’Mahoney
Fashion AssistantBronagh Petticrew