The talented model and photographer David Agbodji has taken on several new iconic personas in his auto-portrait series. With the help of fashion editor Laurent Dombrowicz and make-up artist Yann Bousand Lacher, Agboji came to embody the famous likes of Naomi Campbell, Dumas Fils, Malcolm X and even the recently deceased Michael Jackson.
Through his flip flopping between male and female roles, Agbodji demonstrated that it is possible for models to assume transgender-oriented projects, and what’s more is that he makes it look incredibly easy.
David Agdobji’s gifted team pulled off the set at Paris’ Upper East Studios, and although the studio is picturesque to say the least, the images do not feature the background, but are rather entirely focused on the big time legends. Given their larger-than-life personalities, this choice fits well with the iconic theme of the portraits.
Reworked Icon Portraits
David Agdobi Poses as Naomi Campbell, Michael Jackson and Malcom X
Trend Themes
1. Transgender-oriented Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the growing market of transgender-oriented projects and create inclusive and diverse fashion campaigns.
2. Flip-flopping Gender Roles - Exploring gender fluidity in photography opens up possibilities for artists to challenge traditional gender norms and create thought-provoking and boundary-pushing art.
3. Iconic Auto-portraits - The concept of reinterpreting iconic figures through photography offers a unique way for photographers and artists to pay homage while adding their own creative twist to well-known personalities.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can explore new marketing opportunities by collaborating with models and photographers to create innovative and inclusive projects that challenge societal norms.
2. Art - Artists can experiment with gender fluidity and reinterpretation of famous figures to create visually striking and thought-provoking artworks that capture public attention and spark discussions.
3. Photography - Photographers can leverage the trend of creating auto-portraits of iconic figures to showcase their technical skills and artistic vision while paying homage to cultural icons.