Model Ranya Mordanova is pale-faced and styled in Spring 2010's “raw edges and powdery textures” for 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused. Wearing pieces from Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Martin Margiela and Gareth Pugh, Mordanova looks possessed by a powerful fashion god.
Styled by Katie Shillingford and photographed by Ben Toms, 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused makes use of grayscale with occasional flashes of dusty rose.
Implications - Consumers often associate aggressive and shocking imagery with power as it takes a certain amount of self-confidence to engage people in such uncomfortable ways. Corporations can similarly utilize shocking imagery in their products to give consumers a sense of empowerment.
Kabuki-Inspired Fashiontography
'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused is Posh, Yet Possesse
Trend Themes
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Kabuki-inspired Fashiontography — Fashion photography inspired by Kabuki theater is a trend being showcased in magazines like Dazed & Confused, presenting an opportunity for fashion and photography industries to experiment with new visual styles.
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Pale-faced Fashion — Models with pale faces and powdery textures are becoming more common in fashion editorials like 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused, leading the way for trends in makeup and beauty industries.
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Grayscale Photography with Accented Colors — Magazine editorials like 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused are experimenting with the use of grayscale photography with occasional flashes of colors, opening up possibilities for the photography industry to explore new styles.
Industry Implications
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Fashion Industry — The trend of Kabuki-inspired fashiontography in magazines like Dazed & Confused presents an opportunity for fashion professionals to experiment with new visual styles and cultural influences.
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Photography Industry — The emergence of grayscale photography with occasional flashes of color in magazine editorials like 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused provide an opportunity for photographers to experiment with new color schemes and visual styles.
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Beauty Industry — The trend of pale-faced models with powdery textures in fashion editorials like 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused present an opportunity for makeup and beauty professionals to explore new makeup trends and innovative techniques.