Featured in the Elle Belgium June 2012 issue, the Art Power editorial cleverly interjects playful cartoon characters with models. Photographer Hicham Riad worked with English artist, illustrator and hip-hop musician Kid Acne to create this part-animated and part-real editorial. The photographs feature the young model Robin Hölzken playing with Kid Acne's little cartoon creatures.
The entire atmosphere of the editorial is quirky as this seaside shoot fills the imagination. To keep it young, the shoot lacks high heels and traditional structured styling, instead opting for a much more free-spirited look. The styling by Anne Rabeux keeps it fashionably fresh with her color palette. Rabeux puts Hölzken in bright bold colors and mixes them with some complementary nude tones.
The editorial features the perfect outfits for anyone going for a youthful summer vibe.
Playful Cartoon Editorials
Hicham Riad and Kid Acne Collaborate for Elle Belgium June 2012
Trend Themes
1. Cartoon Collaborations - Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with artists and illustrators to create unique and playful editorials that stand out in the industry.
2. Part-animated Editorials - Emerging trend of blending animation with photography in fashion editorials, creating a whimsical and imaginative atmosphere.
3. Youthful Summer Vibes - Growing demand for fashion editorials that showcase bright, bold colors and a free-spirited look, catering to a younger demographic.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can leverage the trend of cartoon collaborations and part-animated editorials to create innovative marketing campaigns and attract a younger audience.
2. Art - Artists and illustrators have an opportunity to collaborate with fashion brands to showcase their work in a unique and creative way through part-animated editorials.
3. Photography - Photographers can explore the trend of blending animation with photography to create visually captivating editorials and expand their portfolio with innovative projects.