By Vanessa • 19 Comments
Over the past few days, this photo series of the Brown sisters has been circulating the web and creating quite the buzz! These sisters posed together every year, for forty years. The black and white visuals are simply stunning and each photo was captured by Detroit-born photographer, Nicholas Nixon. Check it out:
Captured within the depths of their youthful glow, the siblings in 1980 exude an air of innocence and the tight-knit bond evident in their closely-held stances. As they stand shoulder to shoulder, there’s a palpable sense of unity, each sister a mirror yet distinct in her own right. Their fashion—a tapestry of the times—speaks volumes of the era's style. The soft hues and patterns of their dresses blend with their surroundings, a visual allegory to the way they seamlessly fit into each other's lives.
In this captivating snapshot, the four sisters are caught mid-laughter, the glow of youthful spontaneity evident in their smiles. It's a time when fashion starts to reflect their individual personalities, with the early '90s trends making a subtle appearance in their clothing styles. From denim making a statement to the budding influence of pop culture on their fashion choices, each sister starts to express her unique identity more clearly, yet the familial resemblance between them remains undeniable. Their bond transcends the changing tides of style, and it's wonderfully preserved in this picturesque moment of shared joy.