Anyone who doubts snakeskin as a hot-ticket fashion item has not seen the Zuzanna Bijoch July 2011 Interview Magazine editorial which features virtually every cut and color of the bold texture. The spread, entitled 'Heaven Snake,' has an overarching futuristic, sci-fi theme which is maintained by Bijoch's pronounced facial expressions and the rugged setting in addition to the out-of-this world styling.
The editorial team of photographer Craig McDean and stylist Karl Templer is a risk-taking, adventurous one as this shoot is not your everyday fashion spread. While it does feature the designs of labels like Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Chloé, Prada and Gucci, the chosen costumes depart from the usual styles of these high-end designers. Despite a blending of multiple colors and over-the-top prints, the shoot is nothing but sleek and elegant as Bijoch dons each of these outfits with a fierce confidence to be admired.
This adventurous shoot is accompanied by a video which can be watched on the Interview Magazine website.
Implications - Photo shoots and editorials that showcase bold, risk-taking styles in a way that makes them accessible to the general public are a driving force behind the evolution of trendsetting fashion. In particular, apocalyptic and science fiction settings reflect a general societal malaise and fear for the future of the world.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Snakeskin Fashion Trend
- The bold texture trend of snakeskin has hit the fashion industry and is being featured in high-end fashion photo shoots and editorials.
- Futuristic Sci-fi Themes
- Fashion photo shoots and editorials are showcasing futuristic and apocalyptic themes to reflect societal fears for the future, providing a disruptive opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional styles and settings.
- Risk-taking Fashion Editorials
- The fashion industry is increasingly embracing risk-taking and adventurous editorial shoots that showcase unconventional styles while maintaining sleek and elegant aesthetics.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry can capitalize on the snakeskin texture trend and futuristic themes showcased in high-concept fashion editorials to create innovative designs that push the boundaries of traditional styles.
- Entertainment Industry
- The entertainment industry can take inspiration from the futuristic themes of fashion editorials in their film and television productions to reflect societal fears and anxieties about the future in a visually stunning and engaging way.
- Fine Arts Industry
- The fine arts industry can incorporate futuristic and apocalyptic themes seen in fashion editorials into their works to reflect contemporary anxieties and provoke thought and discussion.
