Pawel Fabjanski is a Warsaw, Poland-based advertising photographer with a talent for creating striking photographs that not only catch viewers' eyes, but hold them.
His recent series 'SPOOЯT' focuses on Tomek S. (AMQ Models) wearing various military outfits as designed and chosen by stylist Anna Sikorska. This look is not merely for effect. As Fajanski explains on his Behance page, the series was shot in advance of the Olympics as social commentary.
During the original Olympics in ancient Greece, warring city states would actually hold a truce so that the games could take place. This provided beleaguered societies with some much needed respite from the carnage and destruction of war.
On the field, the intrigues, treacheries and cruelty of war had no place. Each competition was fair and square. It is this spirit that inspires Pawel Fabjanski.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Military-inspired Fashion
- There's an opportunity for clothing designers and manufacturers to create military-inspired fashion lines that are not just aesthetically pleasing, but also relevant to historical events.
- Social Commentary Photography
- There's an opportunity for photographers to use their craft as a way to express social commentary and historical events through the lens of fashion and style.
- War and Peace Theme in Art
- There's an opportunity for artists to explore the theme of war and peace in their work, showcasing how even in strife-ridden times, humanity can find moments of respite and hope.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers and manufacturers can create military-inspired clothing collections that give a nod to historical events and current social commentary.
- Photography
- Photographers can use their craft as a way to express social commentary and historical events through the lens of fashion and style.
- Art
- Artists can play with the theme of war and peace, creating works that bring attention to the historical significance of events such as the truce during ancient Olympic games.
