The forbidden nature of seduction has faded over time, but photographer Michael Dengler captures the essence of subtle sensuality in this vintage lingerie shoot. The antiqued ambiance he creates emerges from a marriage of dim lighting and his choice of atmosphere alongside the sizzling selections of stylist Johanna Alscheken.
"We wanted to build up a visual language that melded the vintage feel of art nouveau with the more modern concept of photography," says Dengler of his first ever full-scale boudoir photo shoot. His love of old films and paintings is a clear inspiration for fashion story, which is set in an old Munich guest house opened in the 1970s and filled with preserved art nouveau furniture.
The classic undergarment pieces chosen for the shoot are no modern fabrication. Alscheken says she borrowed some vintage pieces from her grandmother and made the rest based on their designs. Though it is a seemingly simple concept, Dengler's shoot, entitled 'Vintage Blonde' has all of the pieces required to bring back retro in a sexy and compelling way.
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Trend Themes
1. Vintage Lingerie Photography - Opportunity for photographers and stylists to create new concepts using vintage lingerie and retro-style photography.
2. Art Nouveau Fashion - Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate art nouveau elements into modern clothing.
3. Grandma's Vintage Wardrobe - Opportunity for vintage clothing stores and designers to source inspiration from classic lingerie designs.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photographers can leverage the vintage lingerie trend to capture old-school glamour in their shoots.
2. Fashion - Fashion designers can find inspiration in the art nouveau aesthetic, incorporating it into their designs to create unique and eye-catching styles.
3. Vintage Clothing - Vintage clothing stores and designers can anticipate an uptick in demand for classic lingerie designs thanks to the trendsetting style showcased in this shoot.