Photographer Kris de Smedt captures 'Untitled Film Stills,' an editorial that is lensed for style website The Ones 2 Watch. Starring model Karina Zharmu, the photoshoot highlights vague and cinematic portraits that embody a sensual air.
Rather than appearing overly posed, each image seems candid and authentic, capturing model Karina inside of a retro and stark hotel room. Images of wood grain and other interior finishes are juxtaposed with suggestive imagery that lives up to its cinematic inspiration.
Untitled Film Stills is styled by Laur Dillen Storms and highlights an earthy wardrobe of lingerie, sultry black dresses and comfortable leisure wear. Hair and makeup for this feature is courtesy of Sabine Peeters who opts for long, flowing locks and subtle cosmetics.
Vague Cinematic Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Untitled Film Stills' Series Highlights Sultry Images
Trend Themes
1. Cinematic Fashion Editorials - Opportunities for fashion brands to create visually stimulating content with a cinematic flair, while highlighting their products and driving traffic to their website.
2. Authentic Candid Photography - A trend towards genuine, unposed photography that captures true emotions and experiences, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to create unique content.
3. Retro Style - The resurgence of retro style as a fashion trend presents an innovation opportunity for designers to create modern pieces that are influenced by classic fashion and design elements.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can develop campaigns, fashion shows, and e-commerce strategies that utilize cinematic photography to evoke a unique and captivating atmosphere.
2. Photography - Photographers can take inspiration from the 'Untitled Film Stills' series to create more authentic and candid photography for fashion editorials and other media.
3. Beauty - Beauty brands can take inspiration from the hair and makeup in the 'Untitled Film Stills' series to create new looks and tutorials that emphasize natural beauty and a more understated approach to cosmetics.