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Living Dolls Editorials

The W Magazine 'Babes in Toyland' was Shot by Photographer Tim Walker

— March 27, 2014 — Fashion
The W Magazine 'Babes in Toyland' editorial is like the live action version of the beloved animated film 'Toy Story.' But instead of cute and loveable characters, the models starring in the photoshoot border on creepy albeit in a very stylish way. The editorial also has a dark retro aesthetic to it that will recall the movie 'Beetlejuice.' It does have a surreal aspect to it, after all.

Shot by photographer Tim Walker, the W Magazine 'Babes in Toyland' editorial is set to appear in the April 2014 issue of the magazine. It stars a large cast of models: Nastya Sten, Malaika Firth, Natalie Westling, Ola Rudnicka, Esmerelda Seay Reynolds, Riley Montana, Laura O’Grady, Jake Love and Sang Woo Kim. They were styled by Edward Enninful in Schiaparelli, Dior, Chanel and Valentino.
Trend Themes
1. Creepy Stylish Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion brands to create collections that have a creepy and stylish aesthetic similar to the W Magazine 'Babes in Toyland' editorial.
2. Dark Retro Photography - Photographers can explore the concept of dark retro aesthetics in their work and create visually captivating images.
3. Surreal Models - Modeling agencies can scout for models with unique and surreal features to create impactful and unforgettable visual campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can adopt the creepy stylish fashion trend and release collections that cater to consumers who prefer edgier and unconventional styles.
2. Photography - Photographers can experiment with dark retro aesthetics in their work and offer their clients a unique and captivating visual style for their campaigns.
3. Modeling - Modeling agencies can embrace the surreal models trend and represent models with unconventional and distinctive features, catering to brands and clients seeking memorable and visually striking campaigns.
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