Teaming up with famed photographer Mike Ruiz and Hollywood make-up artist Troy Jensen, the reality TV seductress Kim Kardashian has gone in a different direction for the latest issue of YRB magazine.
Drawing inspiration from the recent culture craze of all things dark and sinister - ahem, Twilight - as well as the latest make-up and clothing trends fresh off the runways (Prada’s, to be exact), Ms. Kardashian is hardly recognizable in an ink colored, bobbed wig, blacked out lips and smouldering eyes set over the unnaturally white canvas that constitutes as her face.
Glossy Black Bobs
Keeping Up With Kim Kardashian's Fashion Evolution
Trend Themes
1. Dark and Sinister Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion brands to embrace the trend of dark and sinister aesthetics in their designs, appealing to consumers who are drawn to the edgier side of fashion.
2. Runway-inspired Makeup - Makeup brands can capitalize on the popularity of runway-inspired makeup looks, offering products and tutorials that help consumers achieve the same bold and dramatic effects that they see on the catwalks.
3. Transformative Wigs - The demand for transformative wigs like the glossy black bob showcased by Kim Kardashian presents an opportunity for wig manufacturers to create innovative and versatile wig options that allow individuals to easily switch up their hairstyles.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage the glossy black bobs trend to create new collections and designs that cater to the demand for dark and sinister aesthetics.
2. Beauty - The beauty industry can develop products and techniques that help consumers recreate the runway-inspired makeup looks featured in the article, offering them a way to achieve professional-level results at home.
3. Wig Manufacturing - Wig manufacturers can seize the opportunity presented by the popularity of transformative wigs, developing innovative and high-quality wig options that cater to different styles, colors, and lengths.