If you see the Kelly Clarkson Self Magazine issue that will be released this September, you’ll notice two things: The pop star looks incredibly svelte and confident, and the shoot as a whole is Photoshopped like mad.
Kelly Clarkson’s Self Magazine editorial and cover shoot are making their rounds on the Internet today as fans criticize the magazine’s overzealous image retouching. Take a look at the gallery above to compare the final images for Kelly Clarkson’s Self Magazine shoot with a photo of Clarkson performing from July 31, 2009.
Photoshop Overdoses
Kelly Clarkson's Self Magazine Shoot Raises Eyebrows
Trend Themes
1. Body Positive Movement Resistance - The backlash against highly Photoshopped images in media perpetuates the body positive movement and calls for more representation of diverse body types in fashion and beauty.
2. Authenticity Advocacy - Consumers are increasingly looking for authentic representations of people and products, opening up opportunities for companies to showcase real bodies and experiences in their marketing campaigns.
3. AI and AR Image Editing - As consumers become more aware of excessive image editing, there is a growing opportunity for disruption in the image editing industry through advances in artificial intelligence and augmented reality technology.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can create more inclusive and diverse campaigns, featuring models with a variety of body types and skin tones to reflect the body positive movement and appeal to consumers seeking authenticity.
2. Beauty - The backlash against image editing creates opportunities for beauty brands to promote natural beauty and offer makeup and skincare products designed to enhance and celebrate individual features and skin types.
3. Image Editing Software - As consumers demand more authentic representation, there is potential for disruption in image editing software development to create tools that enhance images without excessive editing, or that use AI and AR to create more realistic, natural-looking images.