Alexander Barna stars in the "Open Ended Illusion" editorial exclusive for F****** Young! Online. The RED Models face is captured by photographer Damien Kim's lens while posing in a stark studio setting. This clean setting is a perfect backdrop for his artful look that marries edgy clothing with face paint applications.
F****** Young! Online's "Open Ended Illusion" editorial is outfitted by wardrobe stylist DaVian Lain who dresses model Alexander in conceptual pieces from Parsons MFA graduate Pauline Choi‘s collection. The menswear looks range from hand-painted knits, lace-accented coats and sheer transparency tops that embody an edgy aesthetic.
Hair stylist Yusuke Miura and make-up artist Aya Kudo create vivid beauty looks for the androgynous model. Alexander pulls off long and braided locks along with painted face cosmetics that are artfully applied.
Artful Androgyny Editorials
The Open Ended Illusion Exclusive for F****** Young! is Striking
Trend Themes
1. Androgynous Fashion - The rise of androgynous fashion is disrupting traditional norms and challenging gender boundaries in the fashion industry.
2. Conceptual Wardrobe - There is a growing trend towards conceptual wardrobe pieces that push the boundaries of fashion and offer unique, artistic expressions.
3. Artistic Beauty Looks - Bold and artistic beauty looks, such as face paint applications, are becoming increasingly popular, creating opportunities for innovative makeup artists and brands.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has the potential to embrace and capitalize on the androgynous fashion trend, by introducing gender-neutral collections and expanding the representation of diverse models.
2. Art - Artists and designers can explore the use of fashion as a medium for self-expression and challenge societal conventions through conceptual wardrobe pieces.
3. Beauty - The beauty industry can develop innovative and artistic makeup products and techniques to meet the demand for bold and creative beauty looks.