In Elle Canada’s May 2014 issue, the magazine plays off of the cliche of couples meeting ‘accidentally.’ In the magazine’s 1920s-themed editorial 'The Accidental Couple,' both the male and female models sport wedding attire alongside faux broken bones.
A mix of old-school glamour and haute couture, 'The Accidental Couple' photo shoot is a humorous take on the conventional wedding couple photos. Both the male and female model have casts on, as a symbol of their accidental meeting. As the female model gracefully lounges in a hotel room in beige and white lace, feathered and silk couture gowns, her husband rocks structured black suits. Despite having injuries, the couple poses boldly as a power house couple. Together, the pair look like they could take over the world with their "accidental" love.
Afflicted Matrimony Lookbooks
Elle Canada Shoots Injured Couples in Its May 2014 Issue
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