In 1979, Bo Derek rocked platinum blonde cornrow braids and is credited with launching this look on women who were not of African-American descent. We see these tiny plaits come back in Krasimir Marchev's 'M-U.09' photo shoot.
Krasimir Marchev's model rocks some seriously futuristic fashion, including an oversized corset with so many laces that it reminds me of football pads, knee-high shiny shin guards underneath ankle boots and a feathered headdress to which the infamous braids are attached. Amazing.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cornrow Braids
- There are opportunities to create modern designs utilizing non-traditional color combinations.
- Futuristic Fashion
- Incorporating braids into futuristic fashion can create unique and avant-garde looks.
- Mixed-cultural Beauty Trends
- Combining elements from different cultural traditions to create unique and diverse looks will continue to be a growing trend.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- There are opportunities for fashion designers to incorporate braids and other cultural elements into their collections.
- Beauty
- There are opportunities for beauty brands and salons to offer braiding services and to promote diversity and inclusivity in their marketing.
- Photography
- There are opportunities for photographers to showcase and create unique looks incorporating braids and other cultural elements in their work.
