Intelligent Design

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Photography by Will Van Overbeek

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CLOCKWORK ORANGUTAN

Conceptual and photo styling: Kate X Messer; Makeup: Brandy Cowley (Pink Salon); Models: Hawk, Trevor N. Deavor (Kings N Things), Woody B. Goode (Austin Gender Conspiracy); Gorilla: Walter Heymann; Gorilla suit: Lucy in Disguise; Hats: Lucy in Disguise; Clothing: Nice Collective, Maharishi, and Religion Ts, jackets and pants from $50-275, at FactoryPeople; Location: FactoryPeople (Special thanks to Le and Thomas Popov)

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FABULOUS BAKER BABOONS

Conceptual and photo styling: Stephen MacMillan Moser; Hair & make-up: Deborah Carter (Pink Salon); Model: Jenny Taylor (Agence Talent); Gorilla: Kate X Messer; Gorilla suit, dickie, and tie: $45/rental; $275.99/purchase at Lucy in Disguise (special thanks to Jenna Radke); Dressing gown: Casa Verde $126, at Vivid; Shoes: Seychelles $55, at Creatures Boutique; Location: Blackmail (Special thanks to Gail Chovan)

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REBEL WITHOUT A MATE

Conceptual and photo styling: Kate X Messer; Hair and make-up: Deborah Carter, Lili (Pink Salon); Models: Kit T. Pink and Jack King Off (Kings N Things); Gorilla: Walter Heymann; Gorilla suit: Lucy in Disguise; Top: Green Ville $22, at Goodie Two Shoes; Shorts: Streetwear Denim $48, at Goodie Two Shoes; Shoes: Michael Antonio $46, at Goodie Two Shoes; Earrings: $16, at Goodie Two Shoes; Parasol: $10, at Goodie Two Shoes; Scarf: $12, at Goodie Two Shoes; Cowboy shirt: Scully, $52 at Blackmail; Cars: '50 Merc, Mike Kingsley; '51 Chevy, Tyler "Outlaw" Chamberlain and Crushproof Kustom Auto; Location: South Congress (Special thanks to Steve Wertheimer)

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NOW, SIMIAN VOYAGER

Conceptual and photo styling: Stephen MacMillan Moser; Hair and make-up: Deborah Carter (Pink Salon); Model: Kimberly Wasik (Agence Talent); Gorilla: Walter Heymann; Gorilla suit: Lucy in Disguise; Dress: Ramonster $110, at Vivid; Jewelry: Baby Jane's Texas Icons earrings $65, and bracelet $380, at Blackmail; Hat: Summer Lawson for SubKult $168; Shoes: Destroy $106, at Creatures Boutique; Location: Austin Motel (Special thanks to Dottye Dean)