Vogue Paris March 2011 showcases a series of stylish disguises in Expression Figurative by Inez & Vinoodh. The spreads star Anna de Rijk draped in fishnet, mesh and silk, with her identity cloaked by embellishments on her skin and her accessories. The whimsical spread takes the viewer into a fantasy world where haute heroins wear abstract couture costumes.
Icy hues encompass each picture, producing an unearthly effect on the model's kooky and sometimes clown-like appearance beneath veils, hats, masks and oversized collars. Expression Figurative by Inez & Vinoodh turns couture into a carnival aesthetic, getting the eyes lost in a world of surreal style.
Peculiar Shrouded Pictures
Expression Figurative by Inez & Vinoodh Captures Quirky Couture
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Couture Costumes - Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by creating avant-garde and unconventional couture designs that push the boundaries of traditional fashion.
2. Embellished Skin Accessories - Opportunity to disrupt the accessories industry by creating unique and intricate accessories that can be worn on the skin as a form of self-expression.
3. Unearthly Icy Hues - Opportunity to disrupt the beauty industry by developing new makeup and skincare products that create a striking and otherworldly effect on the skin.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore new avenues of creativity and self-expression through abstract couture costumes and unconventional designs.
2. Accessories - The accessories industry can innovate by designing embellished accessories that can be worn on the skin, providing a unique form of personal adornment.
3. Beauty - The beauty industry can capitalize on the trend of unearthly icy hues by developing makeup and skincare products that help consumers achieve a surreal and ethereal look.