Face Corsets

Paddy Hartley's Face-Altering Masks Mimic Plastic Surgery

I have seen my share of lingerie corsets, but I have never seen anything like these face-altering masks.

Designed by Paddy Hartley, the “Face Corset,” as he calls these masks, were designed with a social message and critique in mind. The purpose behind Hartley’s work is to mimic (and exaggerate) the effects of plastic surgery on the human face. With a face corset, Hartley changes the form of the face--often with dramatic results.

Through the corsets, the artist examines perceptions of beauty and alternative means of achieving the wearer’s ideals of perfection.

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Plastic Surgery Alternatives
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop non-invasive, wearable devices that can mimic the effects of plastic surgery without the need for surgery.
Body Modification Art
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create artistic masks or accessories that challenge traditional notions of beauty and encourage self-expression through body modification.
Critique of Beauty Standards
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products or services that challenge societal beauty norms and promote inclusivity and self-acceptance.

Where This Applies

Cosmetic Surgery
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of safer and more affordable alternatives to traditional plastic surgery procedures.
Fashion and Accessories
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into fashion and accessories to create customizable and transformative products that empower individuals to alter their appearance.
Art and Design
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and technology to create thought-provoking pieces that challenge societal beauty expectations and foster dialogue.
SCORE
6.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 95%
Activity 83%
Freshness 8%

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