AP0CENE FEATURE: Behind the Scenes of a New York Indie Fashion Show with Millie and Ben of Mindblown

Ever wondered how NYC’s next breakout label turns raw energy into runway looks? Shot in the days leading up to their second NYFW presentation, filmmaker Julian Foglietti shows us an intimate glimpse into the world of Millie and Ben, the Brooklyn-based duo behind rising NYC fashion brand Mindblown. Known for merging streetwear sensibility with couture craftsmanship and a sharp focus on sustainability, their latest collection is constructed from found materials. The film captures the raw energy and creative tension that defines the indie fashion grind in New York:

Watch the full MINDBLOWN NYFW SS25 FASHION SHOW here: 

Creative Direction / Production: Millicent Grace and Ben Lucas Jones @mindblown.nyc 
Production Assist: Madison Calderon @goodsport.xyz and Michelle Ysrael @_michelleguam
Key Make Up Artist: Rory Alvarez @badboyrory
Make Up Assist: Sophie Hartnet @sophie_hartnett and NYALA @nyalathemua
Key Hair Artist: Francheska Nieves @francheska.nieves
Hair Assist: Teresa Boggs @killerheadss
Lighting: Alejandra Ternengo @pospiando.ok
Music: Ben Lucas Jones @alienrelative
Jewelry: CARNAGE IN BLOOM x MINDBLOWN @carnageinbloom x @mindblown.nyc

Models (in runway order): 
Andrea @valleylatini
Jason @jasonxke
Anna @annabloda
Kai @trueyorkkai
Kitty @kittyumina
Attis @a.ttis
Harry @harrisonfndunstan
Leeanna @guvmanian
Mariano @marianogarciax
Kimmy @holakimmylola
Four @d4rzelma
Patra @patrakiera

Video Director: Julian Foglietti @julianfoglietti
Handy Cam Operator: Kelli McGuire @creepykelli
Video Assist: Shanti Taweel @shantinaomi