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Vintage Gothic Portrayals

The Grey Fairytale Dark Beauty Magazine Editorial Sets a Dramatic Mood

— April 24, 2013 — Pop Culture
Inspired by vintage horror imagery, the 'Grey Fairytale' Dark Beauty Magazine editorial graces the publication's #18 issue. Starring Polish pageant queen Aleksandra Szczęsn, this retro-infused fashion story highlights dramatic sepia tones and a wardrobe of witchy womenswear pieces.

Photographic duo Koty 2 captures the 'Grey Fairytale' Dark Beauty Magazine editorial. Styled by Łucja Zając and Justyna Michalczak, model Aleksandra Szczęsn poses in studio while sporting a wardrobe of dark lace fabrications, dark princess dresses and opulent headpiece accessories from designers that include Zemełka-Pirowska, Anita Szewczyk and Anna Wiszniewska among others.

In addition to highlighting themes of vintage gothic and fairytale imagery, this editorial is also superimposed with artist Małgorzata Miłek's gorgeous illustrations. These illustrations feature lifelike animal depictions of creatures like wolves, birds and butterflies.
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Gothic Imagery - Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating modern fashion lines that blend vintage gothic elements with contemporary aesthetics.
2. Retro-infused Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in designing and producing clothing collections that tap into the nostalgia for retro styles combined with a modern twist.
3. Artistic Illustrations in Fashion Editorials - Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in integrating unique and expressive illustrations into fashion editorials, creating a distinct visual storytelling experience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating vintage gothic elements into modern designs.
2. Art - The art industry can discover disruptive innovation opportunities by collaborating with fashion publications to incorporate artistic illustrations in editorials.
3. Photography - The photography industry can explore disruptive innovation by experimenting with different thematic approaches, such as vintage gothic, to create visually striking images.
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