Alexina Graham is no stranger to fashion editorials. In the beautiful and haunting editorial ‘A Point to Remember,’ photographed by Sy Delorme and styled by the magnificent Sonia Logerot, Graham shows off her flexibility and versatility.
Graham displays the clothes in a natural manner, making her role as a ballerina seem not only believable, but also romanticized. In the Black Swan-eqsue editorial Graham exudes lightness and a sense of pretty counteracted by her disheveled hair in one shot and her empty expressions. Prompting the question, how can something so beautiful be so dark?
The pinks and silks radiate in contrast to the dark feathers and dark appliqué designs against Graham’s body. It is an editorial with a split personality and Alexina Graham literally hits it on point.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Dark Ballet-inspired Fashion
- Opportunity for clothing brands to create unique designs that mix the beauty and elegance of ballet with darker, edgier elements.
- Naturalistic Modeling
- Modeling approach that presents people in a genuine and authentic way, rather than heavily directed or posed.
- Split-personality Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to experiment with contrasting color palettes, textures, and moods in their shoots to create intriguing storytelling images.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion industry can capitalize on the dark ballet-inspired trend by creating apparel and accessories that incorporate elements of both beauty and sharp edges.
- Photography
- Photography industry can explore new ways to create visually interesting and thought-provoking images by experimenting with unconventional color schemes and moods.
- Modeling
- Modeling agencies can look to promote more naturalistic models that can bring a genuine and relatable feel to their photoshoots, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the images.
