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Motley Editorials

'Illusion' Plays on Androgyny for High Fashion's August Issue

This 'Illusion' editorial for High Fashion's August issue is a motley celebration of Comme des Garçons' Fall 2009 line. Photographer Yasutomo Ebisu captures model Wiktor Hansson in decidedly masculine separates, but stylist Kazumi Horiguchi really pushes the androgyny theme by pairing the Comme des Garçons clothing with feminine headwear and makeup.

Implications - In the 'Illusion' editorial for High Fashion's August issue, Kazumi Horiguchi plays with the perceived androgynous quality of the Comme des Garçons brand. This is a great shoot and it's exciting to think about Kazumi Horiguchi's next styling, as he is an absolute genius. This editorial certainly flirts with the gender divide.
Trend Themes
1. Androgynous Fashion - The 'Illusion' editorial for High Fashion's August issue highlights a trend towards androgynous fashion, creating an opportunity for designers to break gender norms and experiment with new styles.
2. Gender-bending Beauty - The use of feminine headwear and makeup on model Wiktor Hansson in the 'Illusion' editorial showcases a trend towards gender-bending beauty, presenting an opportunity for beauty companies and stylists to create new and boundary-pushing looks.
3. Mixing Masculine and Feminine - Stylist Kazumi Horiguchi's pairing of masculine separates from the Comme des Garçons line with feminine headwear and makeup highlights a trend towards mixing masculine and feminine styles, giving an opportunity for brands to create innovative and unique fashion lines that blend traditional gendered fashion styles.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The 'Illusion' editorial for High Fashion's August issue showcases trends in androgynous fashion, gender-bending beauty, and mixing masculine and feminine styles, offering an opportunity for fashion brands to create new and groundbreaking lines.
2. Beauty - The use of gender-bending beauty in the 'Illusion' editorial provides an opportunity for beauty companies and stylists to create new and boundary-pushing looks that challenge traditional beauty norms.
3. Photography - Photographer Yasutomo Ebisu's work in the 'Illusion' editorial highlights a trend in capturing androgynous fashion, presenting an opportunity for photographers to experiment with new styles and aesthetics that challenge traditional gendered fashion photography.
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