FRANCESCA: BTS - PART 2

An ode to days spent lost on pebbled Spanish streets heading towards the golden hour, it’s only fitting that our Francesca collection was captured on one of our favourite islands, Menorca. Between its laidback lifestyle and the heavenly turquoise waters, the island was nothing less than a dream (even if we did have a seemingly endless amount of work).

They say you don’t make a photo with just a camera and in the case of this campaign, that couldn’t be more correct – our team earned themselves more than a few Aperol Spritzes for all their incredible work! Take a look at some of our behind the scenes moments and get to know the angels who pulled this memorable shoot together.

Find Part One over here. 

TYSON LLOYD
Video Content Producer

Where did you travel from to be here?
I travelled from Coolangatta, Gold coast, Australia.

Your favourite location on the Island was…
Probably Binibeca beach – a hidden little oasis where we spent some time shooting as well as found some amazing cliff jumps at the end of the trip, was pretty insane.

What does your role on the team involve?
Directing & producing video content

Tell us, where are you off to after this?
I'm off to Indonesia for 4 weeks, then to South Australia for 10 days. Then home sweet home!

Your ‘travel to Spain' essential is…
A thirst for amazing wine.

Any advice for someone coming to Menorca?
Get around the island and see as much as you can, we went far and wide and there's still heaps we didn't see. There isn't much there not worth seeing… it’s a unique and incredible place for sure.

Talk us through your trip highlight…
For me the whole trip was a huge highlight. I'd never been to Spain at all, so every turn and every place I got to see was just amazing! Being in such a place shooting with good friends is about as good as it gets for me!

GIGI RIDEL
Model 

Where did you travel from to be here?
I traveled from Amsterdam. 

Your favourite location on the Island was…
Oh, I loved the villa we stayed in. It was just so beautiful – it had its own olive, pomegranate and orange trees. 

What does your role on the team involve?
Model 

Tell us, where are you off to after this?
Nice, where I will be shooting for two days. 

Your ‘travel to Spain' essential is…
Bikinis!! ( I think I brought 5 hehe) 

Any advice for someone coming to Menorca?
The beaches, the water is crystal clear!

EBONY EAGLES
Auguste the Label Founder and Creative Director

Where did you travel from to be here?
Byron Bay via a week is Los Angeles

Your favourite location on the Island was…
Cala de Binibequer, the beach blew me away! It had everything we wanted – lots of people, the quintessential European beach vibe, a beach bar and cliff jumping spots!

What does your role on the team involve?
I’m the owner, Head Designer and Creative Director of Auguste – so I direct on set to make sure it’s all hitting the mark for my overall brand vision.

Tell us, where are you off to after this?
Home to Byron Bay and to my beautiful family.

Your ‘travel to Spain' essential is…
Swimmers!

Any advice for someone coming to Menorca?
Hire a car so you’re able to explore all the beautiful little nooks of the Island, it’s a small place but most of the best beaches are tucked away. Enjoy yourself, it’s such a beautiful place!

Talk us through your trip highlight…
So many moments! The cliff jumping on the final day, after we wrapped up the shoot, was pretty amazing – I’d hit repeat on that anytime.

TINA HOFFMAN
Hair and Makeup Artist

Where did you travel from to be here?  
I travelled from Germany/Berlin to Menorca.

Your favourite location on the Island was…
I loved the beach and landscape around Cala Macarella. Simply beautiful, so stunning.

What does your role on the team involve?
Hair & Makeup artist – I gave our already beautiful girls a last little touch of glow.

Tell us, where did you go after the shoot?
I took my boyfriend to the island and we stayed for another 4 days. It’s so amazing during this off season time to relax and enjoy the beaches and little farms around the island.

Your ‘travel to Spain' essential is…
My kit for work, a book and a bikini.

Any advice for someone coming to Menorca?
Stay on one of the amazing inland farms instead of going to a normal hotel. They offer great little private farm stays in a nice surrounding, every morning a fresh homemade breakfast.
The island is super small and easy to explore – just rent a car and just drive from south to the north and east to the west. In between you can stop on a great wine farm "bodegas binifadet' or have dinner later in a small little restaurant. Visit cova d'en xoroi for a great sunset and exploring local products in cituadella.