IMPRESSION by Justin Bartels is a photo series dedicated to the impact clothing creates on our bodies. The black and white photography features a model posing with nothing but the imprint of her fancy high heels, laced corset and underwear line. While the series is both empowering and thought-provoking, IMPRESSION bridges the gap between vanity and practicality.
On the subject of inspiration, Bartels notes, "The IMPRESSION series came about from my dating experiences in college, noticing the different trends and styles that women wore. It interested me that so many women would wear binding or uncomfortable clothing to either impress or attract others, or for their own self-esteem." In the end, Justin Bartels hopes that women wear what they like because it's for themselves and no one else.
Imprinted Bodily Photography
Justin Bartels Created IMPRESSION After Dating Women in College
Trend Themes
1. Body Impression Photography - There is an opportunity for fashion and photography industries to collaborate and create more body impression photography campaigns to promote self-exploration and body positivity.
2. Comfortable Clothing Trends - There is an opportunity for fashion brands to prioritize the comfort of clothes while staying stylish, allowing people to wear what they like without compromising on comfort.
3. Genderless Clothing - There is an opportunity for the fashion industry to create more genderless clothing that can empower people to express themselves and their identity.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - This industry can use these trends to promote the idea of comfort and self-expression through innovative clothing designs that encourage people to wear what they like.
2. Photography - This industry can use the trend of body impression photography to target audiences with messages of self-exploration, activism, and body positivity.
3. Art - This industry can benefit from the trend by creating art that empowers women, people of diverse identities, and promotes self-exploration for individuals.