Nicki Minaj is as notorious for her outrageous ghetto fabulous looks as she is for her animated rapping style, yet it looks like the rap goddess is gravitating towards a more authentic space with her latest magazine cover shoot. Gracing the cover of Dazed Digital not once, but twice, the rap goddess was once described as "a walking exaggeration" by The New York Times. Yet here she is utterly demure with minimal makeup, wavy black hair and a wardrobe that the First Lady could potentially get away with wearing.
The rap goddess was shot by photographer Jeff Bark. She was styled by fashion director Robbie Spencer, who maintained a bit of her quirky urban choices by way of vibrant colors and unexpected details (transparent green booties). Yet overall, the rap goddess has been tamed.
Rap Goddess Editorials
Nicki Minaj is Uncharacteristically Chic on Dual Covers for Dazed Digital
Trend Themes
1. Authentic Rap Goddess - The trend of rap goddesses embracing a more authentic and demure style presents opportunities for fashion brands to collaborate on minimalistic and sophisticated collections.
2. Demure Celebrity Covers - The trend of celebrities opting for demure and minimalist cover shoots opens up opportunities for photographers and stylists to showcase a different side of their subjects.
3. Urban Chic Exaggeration - The trend of incorporating urban elements into chic and exaggerated fashion choices provides opportunities for designers to create bold and eclectic collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of rap goddesses shifting towards authentic and demure looks by creating exclusive clothing lines or collaborating on minimalist collections.
2. Photography - The photography industry can take advantage of the trend of celebrities opting for demure cover shoots by offering innovative and creative styling and shooting techniques.
3. Design - The design industry can tap into the trend of urban chic exaggeration by creating unique and bold fashion collections that combine urban elements with high-end aesthetics.