Henry R. Jones II captures "expression without fear" for F21

Multinational Forever 21 self-describes as "the authority on fashion and the go-to retailer for the latest trends, styles and the hottest deals". This campaign celebrates their third collaboration with artist Henry R Jones II, featuring here both behind and in front of the lens. Marking Black History Month 2024, the F21 unisex collection bears witness to the photographer's urging freedom of expression, especially 'blackness without fear'. The self-taught photographer from California told Voyage L.A. publication in 2019 that he believes "the biggest challenge facing artists today is finding themselves before they are found....The internet often rushes art and people alike and with that has come the fear of our art not being recognized for what it is as a whole." What impact does the F21 footage and narration have on you? Do you like the melding of convictions with clothing?

Keywords: Forever 21 x Henry R Jones II, BHMXF21, Black History Month 2024, fashion photography, blackness without fear, self-expression