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Fiery Fru-Fru Updos

This Ming Xi Style Magazine July 2011 Spread Showcases Haute Couture Hair

— July 19, 2011 — Fashion
In an age where performers like Lady Gaga and Rihanna are running the show, it's no wonder more shoots like this Ming Xi Style Magazine July 2011 one have emerged. Donning a fiery wig, Ming Xi makes a bold hair statement in this shoot.

The Ming Xi Style Magazine spread, titled 'Purple Reign,' was elegantly captured by photographer Zach Gold, who captured Xi in a variety of cutting-edge looks. The styling for the shoot was done by Julie Ragolia, who chose looks from the likes of Jason Wu, Parkchoonmoo, Miu Miu and Dolce & Gabbana. This is one shoot that certainly pushes extreme hairstyles to new heights!

Implications - The fashion world shares a mutually beneficial relationship with Hollywood stars, as both stars themselves as well as the fashion world are influenced by one another. As a result of this companies too can tap into current stylings in both the celebrity and fashion worlds in order to forecast appropriate product designs for future products.
Trend Themes
1. Extreme Hairstyles - Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing new hair products and accessories that cater to bold and avant-garde hairstyles.
2. Mutual Influence - Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating collaborative projects between the fashion world and Hollywood stars, merging celebrity and fashion influences.
3. Fashion Forecasting - Disruptive innovation opportunities in utilizing current stylings in the celebrity and fashion worlds to predict future trends and design appropriate product offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Haircare - Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating specialty haircare products specifically designed for extreme and avant-garde hairstyles.
2. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing fashion collections that blend celebrity and fashion influences.
3. Market Research - Disruptive innovation opportunities in utilizing fashion and celebrity trends to enhance market research capabilities and predict consumer preferences.
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