There’s something special about seeing your work come alive on a designer’s website. When I saw our photos of Darlene featured across WestCoastLeather.com, I felt it in my bones. They’re not just on the homepage carousel. They also appear on the Sport Racer product page and in a blog interview where I had the chance to speak about the shoot and our creative process. Together, these features celebrate design, collaboration, and the power of storytelling through photography. It is a full-circle moment that brings the visual and written elements of our collaboration into one connected experience. Thank you West Coast Leather!
Featured on the West Coast Leather Homepage
The homepage carousel sets the tone. That’s where Darlene steps into view, wearing two bold looks by American fashion designer Skip Pas. One is the striking black and white color block set from the Love Collection. The other is the vibrant French Chevron Multi Color Sport Racer jacket. Her confidence commands the screen, and each scroll through the carousel feels like a story unfolding in stills. The images were selected to reflect the energy of each design while keeping the visual style consistent with the brand. It really means a lot to see these photos front and center on the site.
Highlighted on the Sport Racer Product Page
Click into the Sport Racer product page and the story continues. Darlene is standing on hand-painted stairs, framed by vibrant murals. She wears the bold orange and cobalt blue jacket with ease. Her pose is relaxed but focused. The photos capture the energy of the city and the edge of the design. They give the Sport Racer a voice and how it lives in the real world, surrounded by art, color, and personality.
In Conversation on the West Coast Leather Blog
Jamie Lee Kendall conducted an interview with Paul Tocatlian that shared insight into the shoot, from choosing the locations to capturing Darlene’s presence on camera. I had the opportunity to reflect on what made this project so dynamic and meaningful. We talked about how fashion photography can be a form of storytelling, how every detail from light to body language builds the mood, and why working with models like Darlene and designers like Skip Pas brings so much creative satisfaction. The interview is a behind-the-scenes layer that gives voice to the images and adds new dimension to what viewers see on the homepage and product pages.
The Power of Creative Collaboration
Working with Skip Pas and West Coast Leather was a reminder that great fashion photography is built on collaboration. The designs were bold, the concept was clear, and the team was aligned. Darlene’s expression and movement tied it all together. The result is a creative moment captured across platforms. What made this collaboration work was the mutual respect between everyone involved. Skip trusted the vision. Darlene brought her full self to the shoot. And the energy on set was both focused and fun. That kind of shared investment always shows in the final images.
Let’s Create Together
Photography is about more than capturing a look. It is about telling a story that feels real. If you are a designer launching a new collection, a model ready to build a portfolio, or a brand looking for images that make an impact, let’s connect!
Credits
- Model: Darlene
- Designer: Skip Pas
- Shop: West Coast Leather
- Photography: Paul Tocatlian
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