Hedi Slimane continues to explore his fascination with teenagers and masks in this new photo shoot.
Shot on April 27 in Los Angeles, ‘California Teens’ features young teenage boys of Orange County styled by Nicola Formichetti in eccentric masks and headgear.
Check out more masked and peculiar headgear featured below.
Implications - Masks are quickly becoming a widely accepted staple in the accessories and fashion industries. The basis of the haute couture world lies on fashion as fantasy and self expression, with masks as the perfect representation of such. Designers who incorporate masks or other costume-like pieces into a collection will be seen as completely avant-garde, totally original and playfully creative.
What's Driving This Trend
- Masks in Fashion
- Fashion designers can incorporate masks or other costume-like pieces into their collections to be seen as avant-garde, original, and creative.
- Teen Fashion Photography
- Photographers can capture the fashion trends of teenagers, especially those wearing eccentric masks and headgear, to appeal to a younger demographic.
- Fashion as Fantasy
- The accessories and fashion industries can embrace masks as a means of self-expression and fantasy, allowing individuals to showcase their unique personal style.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers have the opportunity to disrupt the industry by incorporating masks or costume-like pieces into their collections, pushing the boundaries of avant-garde fashion.
- Photography
- Photographers have the chance to capture the emerging trend of teenagers wearing eccentric masks and headgear, catering to a younger demographic.
- Accessories
- The accessories industry can capitalize on the growing acceptance of masks by incorporating them into their designs, offering consumers unique and expressive ways to accessorize.
