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Geisha Charm

Eastern entertainment becomes inspiration for fashion and art

Implications - While Eastern influences abound in Western culture, there is something particularly intriguing about the geisha, a female Japanese entertainer who sings, dances and plays music. With white-painted faces, elaborate hairstyles and elegant robes, these entertainers bring an image of exoticism, allowing artists, fashion designers and photographers to captivate their own audiences by infusing their works with the same kind of magical glamor and Eastern flair.
Trend Themes
1. Geisha-inspired Artwork - Artists are incorporating geisha imagery into street art, fashion, and photography as a way to infuse their work with a touch of exoticism and Eastern flair.
2. Japanese Cultural Influences - Japanese culture is inspiring artists, designers, and industry professionals to draw upon oriental-style prints, origami-inspired folds and pleats, and other design elements as trends within the fashion, beauty, and even the confectionery industries.
3. Eastern-influenced Branding - Brands are drawing from the legendary beauty traditions of Japan by incorporating traditional Japanese packaging, designs, and aesthetics to make products stand out on store shelves.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can experiment with incorporating Eastern-inspired Geisha imagery into their creative works and aesethetics.
2. Fashion - Japanese-inspired fashion trends can be seen in oriental-style prints, origami-inspired folds and pleats, and other design elements that brands are incorporating within their lines.
3. Beauty - Beauty brands are embracing Japanese culture through product design, packaging, and drawing upon cultural beauty secrets for product formulations.
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Featured Examples

Geisha-Inspired Fashions
Geisha-Inspired Fashions
Armani Privé Couture 2011 Collection Inspired by Japanese Culture
The Armani Privé Fall 2011 Couture show beautifully paid tribute to the people of Japan who were affected by the tragic earthquake in March. The collection was a personal one for Giorgio Armani, who has… MORE
Porcelain Geisha Doll Shoots
Porcelain Geisha Doll Shoots
Amato Haute Couture by Tina Patni Features Stunning Gowns
I love geisha-inspired styles and the Amato Haute Couture series is exactly that with a modern edge. The series is by Tina Patni and features a bevy of beautiful gowns paired with pristine porcelain… MORE
Stylized Japanese Shoots
Stylized Japanese Shoots
The To Dream of Japan Series is Exotically Modern
There is a severity about the To Dream of Japan photo series that makes this shoot incredibly stylized. Instead of focusing on the serenity of Japanese culture and the sophisticated and subdued nature… MORE
Blushing Geisha Photography
Blushing Geisha Photography
Kelly Rihanna by Peter Coulson Features Modern Oriental Style
The photo series starring newcomer model Kelly Rihanna by Peter Coulson takes on a modern Geisha theme. The role is a great introduction to the modelling industry for Rihanna because of its inherently… MORE
Geishariffic Street Art
Geishariffic Street Art
Fin DAC Stencils Concubine Graffiti in a Creative and Unique Manner
It seems geisha-inspired graffiti is popping up everywhere, and this time, it's France's Fin DAC that's got people staring at walls in a hypnotic concubine-induced trance. Adapting a very popular graffiti… MORE
Urbanite Geisha Art
Urbanite Geisha Art
Leojamelli Illustrates Japanese Ladies Undertaking in Contemporary Activities
Japanese culture and urban street culture collide in these black and white illustrations by Leojamelli. Depicting geishas participating in activities such as DJing, BMXing, BBoying, and messing around… MORE
Geisha Graffiti
Geisha Graffiti
The HUSH TWIN Exhibition Presents Exotic Street Art
Street art has had a bad reputation in the past and ever since Banksy started incorporating this type of art into the mainstream, many artists have integrated this work with classical styles. The HUSH… MORE
Geisha-Inspired Branding
Geisha-Inspired Branding
TATCHA Finds Inspiration in Japan to Create its Fascinating Beauty Line
Rich in culture and millenarian beauty secrets, Japan is the main source of influence in the branding design of an amazing beauty line called TATCHA. The product packaging is beautiful in itself, as it… MORE

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