International Women’s Day is extra special at & Other Stories, as not only does the brand value the occasion by marking the day with many talented and diverse women, they also commemorate their anniversary! This year, & Other Stories celebrates self- expression by inviting photographers they admire to turn the lens on themselves. In a series of self-portraits, they reflect on what it means to capture one’s authentic self, encouraging others to do the same and own their stories.

Ever since their launch in 2013, & Other Stories have collaborated with a wide range of inspiring creatives to mark International Women’s Day, such as Kim Gordon, Rachel Antonoff, Lena Dunham, Iris Apfel, Hari Nef, Kate and Laura from Rodarte, Giorgia Lupi, Tennessee Thomas of The Deep End Club, fashion stylist Camille Bidault-Waddington and liberating dance group L.A. City Municipal Dance Squad.

“& Other Stories always encouraged individuality, so we wanted to make this year’s Women’s Day a true celebration of self-expression. By collaborating with photographers that we admire, asking them to share their stories through self-portraits, we hope to inspire our customers to reflect on their expressions and feel compelled to explore the powers of this age-old practice,” says Anna Nyrén, Head of Co-Labs, & Other Stories.

Bringing us their most self-reflective campaign to date, together, & Other Stories and nine talented photographers from around the world. Gia Coppola, Wang Ziqian, Amanda Charchian, Grace Bukunmi, Lottermann & Fuentes, Wai Lin Tse, Laura Kampman and Ewa-Marie Rundquist, exhibit their self- portraits along with the stories they tell. Here’s a glimpse on what they had to say about this introspective artistic experiement.

Gia Coppola

“I like the kind of haphazardness of life and those fleeting in-between moments that are less constructed and posed. That allows magic to happen.” Gia Coppola is a photographer and filmmaker based in L.A. Her upcoming film Mainstream is premiering later this year.

Grace Bukunmi

“The self-portrait in a way, urges me to be at peace and have patience with myself so I can truly be authentic.” Grace Bukunmi is an L.A.- based photographer and stylist.

Amanda Charchian

“Since working with nature brings in an ever-changing element, this is truly a self- portrait in a moment that could never be re- created.” Amanda Charchian is an L.A.-based photographer.

Lottermann & Fuentes

“Our self-portrait is set at Astro Burger, our favourite diner in L.A. There is something elusive about that place and the characters it attracts. We wanted to contribute to the vibe by going there undercover, wearing wigs.” Nada Lottermann and Vanessa Fuentes are a photographer duo based in Frankfurt.

Wai Lin Tse

“It made sense for me to take this portrait in the landscape of Montserrat, where my mother was from. She loved those mountains and revisiting them for this assignment has been a beautiful way for me to reconnect with that part of my upbringing. I also brought along my hiking companion Leia [the dog].” Wai Lin Tse is a Barcelona-based photographer.

Laura Kampman

“My self-portraits embody my relationship with myself, similar to a diary from which I reason with and hope to express the need to be vulnerable.” Laura Kampman is a photographer based in the Netherlands.

Ewa-Marie Runquist

“Apart from what it represents to me on a personal level, I like to use smoke in my images to add another dimension and bring the picture into a twilight zone between dreams and reality. My garden, where the self-portrait was taken, is a bit like such a twilight zone.”Ewa-Marie Rundquist is a Stockholm-based photographer.

Wang Ziqian

“I believe that there is a wild, innate, and primitive energy that everyone is born with, and that’s what I’m trying to capture in my images. I like things that are pure and simple, and I hope this energy shines through in my work.” Wang Ziqian is a photographer based in Shanghai.

& Other Stories hopes to encourage their audience to embrace the thought of expressing themselves and share their self-portrait in their Instagram feed by using the hashtag #herimageherstory.