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Painterly Tribalism Portraits

The Erik Madigan Heck Mary Katrantzou Campaign is Visually Bold

— January 12, 2013 — Pop Culture
Showcasing the daring designer's Spring 2013 collection, the Erik Madigan Heck Mary Katrantzou ad campaign is visually bold. Testing the boundaries of human perception, this eye-catching portrait series marries a minimalist photographic concept with the clothing collection's vibrantly patterned aesthetic.

Having worked with textile expert Katrantzou since 2010, the photographer creates a painterly vision of tribal infused prints that take inspiration from international currency. This creative advertorial is both artistic and fashion-forward fusing two collaborative creative forces.

From pattern-clashing backdrops and kaleidoscopic mirror image views to an underlining tribal inspiration, the Erik Madigan Heck Mary Katrantzou Spring 2013 ad campaign shines a light on the inspiring designer's sleek and brightly patterned silhouettes that display the perfect mix of simple shapes and complex color combinations.
Trend Themes
1. Pattern-clashing Backdrops - Opportunity for disruptive innovation by integrating augmented reality technology to create interactive and customizable backdrops for fashion campaigns.
2. Kaleidoscopic Mirror Image Views - Disruptive innovation potential lies in developing new ways to capture and manipulate images, creating mesmerizing kaleidoscopic effects in photography and advertising.
3. Tribal-inspired Prints - Innovation opportunity exists in combining traditional tribal motifs with modern design techniques to create unique and culturally-inspired prints for fashion collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Photography - Disruptive innovation can be explored by incorporating innovative photography techniques and technologies to enhance the visual impact and storytelling of fashion campaigns.
2. Augmented Reality - Opportunity for disruptive innovation arises by leveraging augmented reality to enhance the interactive and immersive aspects of fashion advertising and visual campaigns.
3. Textile Design - Disruptive innovation can be pursued by integrating new digital textile design technologies to create visually stunning and culturally diverse prints inspired by traditional tribal patterns.
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