I'm a big fan of the notched lipstick AzWah Saadiq's models rock in this photo set. The painted Vs on each model's bottom lip remind me of a cross between the stark lines and two-tone colorway of a tuxedo and, perhaps even more strangely, a reptile's tongue.
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Implications - AzWah Saadiq has taken traditional monotone lipsticks and transformed them into something artistic and unique. With an artist like Lady Gaga, it's all about looking eccentric, strange and avant-garde these days. The idea of having one unusual artistic element on yourself allows any consumer to make a statement on their individuality and creativity.
Notched Lipstick
AzWah Saadiq Paints V Shapes Into His Models' Lips
Trend Themes
1. Notched Lipstick - The trend of notched lipstick is disrupting the traditional cosmetic industry by providing a unique and artistic alternative for consumers.
2. Avant-garde Makeup - The trend of avant-garde makeup is disrupting the traditional beauty industry by moving away from traditional beauty standards and towards more artistic and unique expressions.
3. Individuality & Creativity - The trend of individuality and creativity is disrupting the beauty industry by allowing consumers to make statements about their uniqueness and personalities through their makeup choices.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics - The cosmetics industry has opportunities to disrupt traditional makeup offerings by embracing artistic and unique products, such as notched lipsticks.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry has opportunities to disrupt traditional beauty standards by promoting avant-garde makeup looks and encouraging individuality and creativity in fashion choices.
3. Art - The art industry has opportunities to disrupt traditional beauty standards and merge with the beauty industry by collaborating with makeup artists to create unique and expressive makeup looks.