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Somber Designer Portraits

The 2014 CFDA Journal Captures Nominated Individuals for CFDA Awards

— May 27, 2014 — Fashion
The fashion designer nominations are out for the highly anticipated CFDA awards, which are only days away, and the 2014 CFDA Journal showcases the lucky few in a series of serious and somber portraits. Shot entirely in black and white, the photo series captures the powerful drive and ambition each of these individuals have to reach such heights of success.

The 2014 CFDA Journal was shot by photographer Willy Vanderperre with creative direction by Trey Laird. Featuring some of the biggest names in the fashion industry including Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, Alexander Wang and the masterminds behind the Rag & Bone brand, stylist Olivier Rizzo had the jitter-worthy job of outfitting each and every one of them for the photoshoot. The cover of the journal was designed by Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic.
Trend Themes
1. Fashion Designer Nominations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a digital platform that allows emerging fashion designers to submit their work for consideration in prestigious awards like the CFDA.
2. Serious and Somber Portraits - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an AI-powered photography app that automatically captures serious and somber portraits, appealing to individuals who want a unique and introspective visual representation.
3. Black and White Photo Series - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a new line of black and white photography accessories that enhance the quality and artistic expression of monochromatic images.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement blockchain technology in supply chain management to ensure transparency and sustainability in the fashion industry.
2. Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a compact, all-in-one camera that combines high-quality black and white photography capabilities, advanced editing features, and seamless social media sharing.
3. Creative Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a virtual reality platform that allows designers to showcase their portfolios and collaborate in a fully immersive environment.
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