Aart Verrips: Fashion Photographer
Johannesburg-based photographer, Aart Verrips has captured the attention of the South African fashion scene, while making a global and digital impact. “I want to step outside of the conforms of identity, race, and sex,” Verrips says. He is showcasing the authenticity of South Africans, and sharing our talent with the world.
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Convention doesn’t belong on Aart Verrips’ set. The fashion photographer has no interest in norms. When he picks up a camera, he’s looking to break boundaries. Verrips’ images are detailed and distinct, elevating models beyond labels and stereotypes. “I want to step outside of the conforms of identity, race, and sex,” Verrips says. He is showcasing the authenticity of South Africans, and sharing our talent with the world.
Aart Verrips
Fashion photographer
NAO SERATI
“The collection was inspired by the movement in the South African youth culture and how youth culture continues to grow and move beyond the boarders of an African box.”
RICH X COCACOLA
“Coca-Cola is affiliated with bringing people from different backgrounds together and we as STYLAGANG pride ourselves on having the ability to develop a new sense of unity in the youth especially the youth in our townships.”

“Creating new standards for South African fashion helps me a lot with my identity as a gay male,” he says. “The most key thing in my career is collaboration,” …. “You learn a lot about yourself, a lot about how you need to treat people.”
Client List: H&M, Adidas, Levi’s, Puma, Row-G, Ray-Bans, Discovery , Kurt Geiger, Trace Mobile, Vogue Eyewear , Twenty4 Fashion, Burberry , Nola, Uzzi, Truworth, Rich Mnisi, Woolworths , Superbalist, Thebe Magugu, Mr.Doveton, Gavin Rajer
Publications: GQ, Elle, Glamour, Vogue Italia, Gay Times , Marie Claire, Mens Health, Destiny Man, True Love, Womans Health, SundayTimes Edit, FGUK, Adon, Tocksick , Indie Mag, Contributor, Between 10 and 5, Desire Homme, Vanity Teen, Pressure Magazine, Fucking Young, Client Magazine, Yearbook Fanzine, Carbon Copy
Contribution picture from the series YOUNG, WILD AND FREE FGUK
PUSH UP, PULL UP by Aart Verrips

“After Mens Fashion week showcase in Cape Town we went and created a story with 5 Men that showcase the extreme talent African designers have in them and showcasing that to the world. Bringing a sense of an old fashion gym element and crafting striking imagery.”
ADIDAS EQT CAMPAIGN by Aart Verrips

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