Schon Magazine's 'Dressing for Pleasure' editorial emphasizes theatrical side of drag dress-up. Stylist Brett Bailey worked as the creative director for Schon's Showbiz issue, and has again displayed his knack for brazen spreads in this photo series.
The Dressing for Pleasure title was taken from Bailey's personal life. The dancer has always viewed fashion as a stage upon which one should perform, encouraging him to consistently make bold style statements.
Photographer Elias Tahan encouraged Bailey's unruly disposition. Racy pictures fell from the air as dominatrix masks were carelessly line up. Stylist assistant Todd Pearce also infused the set with his vision via tight body suits, feathers and fish net gloves, all of which were fiercely worn by Bailey.
What's Driving This Trend
- Theatrical Drag Fashion
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop more inclusive and diverse drag fashion lines that embrace theatricality and empower self-expression.
- Brazen Style Statements
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create bold and daring fashion collections that push the boundaries of traditional fashion norms and challenge societal conventions.
- Unruly Editorial Photography
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Invent new photography techniques or styles that capture the rebellious and provocative essence of editorial fashion, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate drag-inspired elements and theatricality into mainstream fashion brands and collections to create unique and eye-catching designs.
- Photography
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new photography techniques or concepts that explore the intersection of fashion, art, and individuality, challenging conventional beauty standards and celebrating diverse expressions of identity.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Collaborate with drag performers and artists to create immersive and interactive experiences that blur the lines between fashion, performance, and live entertainment, captivating and engaging audiences in new ways.
