The global pandemic shut down face-to-face contact with most of our friends and family, but the enforced isolation often left our need for intimacy and tactile contact unfulfilled. With a little help from Calvin Klein, models Isabella Manderson and saye rediscover the meaning of intimacy and touch while showing off their beautiful skin.
Isabella in Calvin Klein Pride Mesh Long Sleeve Top, Pride Jock Strap, and Monogram Logo Crew Socks
Saye in Calvin Klein Pride All Over Printed Mesh Tank Top and Pride Jock Strap
All photos by Sophie Chan Adreassend
they/he/she
Genderqueer/Genderfluid
“Sometimes, it’s hard to be present and thankful. The time away taught me not to take the time together for granted. To me, a touch is a gentle reminder of this, and that’s beautiful.” IG: @oldkidboydaddy
Saye in Calvin Klein Pride Organic Jogger Shorts and Pride Jock Strap
Saye in Calvin Klein Pride All Over Printed Mesh Tank Top, Pride Jock Strap, and Logo Socks
Isabella in Calvin Klein Cropped Embroidered Denim Vest, Modern Cotton Bikini
Saye in Calvin Klein Pride Slim Fit Mid-Blue Denim Shorts, Cotton Stretch Boxer Briefs
she/her
Pansexual
“The pandemic revealed that physical intimacy is an intrinsic and animalistic complement to the exploration of interpersonal human relationships. Whether it be platonic or romantic, I see it as a very human, biological craving. To love and be loved, to touch and be touched again in the face of it all felt kaleidoscopic, multi-sensory and fluid — like water.” IG: @isabellamanderson
Isabella in Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Pride Unlined Bralette, Modern Cotton Pride Bikini, and Logo Socks
Isabella in Calvin Klein Pride Milano Jersey Cropped Tank Top, Pride Jock Strap
Isabella in Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Unlined Bralette, Modern Cotton Bikini, Monogram Logo Crew Socks and Pride Slippers
Saye in Calvin Klein Cotton Stretch Trunks, Logo Socks and Pride Slippers
Isabella in Calvin Klein Pride Mesh Long Sleeve Top and Pride Organic Cotton One-Shoulder Dress worn as a skirt
Saye in Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Pride Unlined Bralette
All pieces available at Select Calvin Klein Stores. calvinklein.us
Creative Director & Location BEN WARD @_benjaminward_
Photographer SOPHIE CHAN ANDREASSEND @sophieandreassend
Talent SAYE @oldkidboydaddy @imgmodels
Talent ISABELLA MANDERSON @isabellamanderson @freedommodelsla
Styling PARKER HARWOOD @parkerharwood
Grooming MARI BOWRING @mariwonhee using LANEIGE glowy makeup primer, GLOW recipe dew drops, and ELEMIS rose facial oil
Photo Assistant EASTON SCHIRRA
Stylist Assistant SHANNON SHIER
