The Harper's Bazaar 'Couture's Flight of Fancy' cover shoot channels the opulent style of Marie Antoinette. Although it envisions the controversial Queen of France as a modern-day muse, her famous sky-high powdered wigs are left intact in order to meld the past with the present. Even more whimsy is added in the form of ethereal lighting and glamor shot-like poses.
Starring model Linsday Wixon, the Harper's Bazaar 'Couture's Flight of Fancy' cover shoot appears in the April 2014 issue of the American publication. It was shot by famed designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld, who also shot the cherubic beauty for the Chanel Spring 2014 campaign. Stylist Amanda Harlech showcased pieces from Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani and Dior.
Whimsically Wigged Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar 'Couture's Flight of Fancy' Stars Lindsay Wixson
Trend Themes
1. Modern Antoinette Fashion - There is an opportunity to create new fashion lines that incorporate Marie Antoinette's classic style with modern fashion trends.
2. Ethereal Lighting in Photography - There is an opportunity to develop innovative lighting technologies and techniques in photography to enhance the aesthetics of a photo shoot.
3. Glamour Shot Poses - There is an opportunity to develop new and creative poses for photography that capture the essence of the subject in a glamorous and captivating way.
Industry Implications
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2. Photography - The photography industry can innovate by developing new lighting technologies and techniques that create ethereal effects and enhance the artistic value of photoshoots.
3. Modeling - The modeling industry can explore new and creative poses that capture the essence of the model's personality and enhance their beauty and charisma.