Playing with polar opposites, the Vice 'Glitter's Fun for Girly Thugz' editorial showcases pieces by British designer Tamina Navaei.
Lensed by photographer Christina Smith, the garments by burgeoning designer are featured with model Luisa sporting her signature brand of boyish womenswear. Navaei draws inspiration from American teen culture and her Iranian cultural background. This combination makes for garments in oversized shapes with masculine silhouettes. The added twist is the girly emphasis in the clothing that is referenced with the textures and exuberant glitter motifs.
According to Vice, "her influences include...Wu-Tang and Courtney Love's school of sparkly grunge." The grunge, glitter, hip-hop and Iranian themes may seem chaotic, but the result is wearable pieces with an eclectic allure that modernizes notions of girly style.
Sparkly Gangster Styles
The Vice 'Glitter's Fun for Girly Thugz' Editorial Showcases Juxtaposition
Trend Themes
1. Boyish Womenswear - Opportunity for designers to experiment with oversized shapes and masculine silhouettes while incorporating feminine elements.
2. Sparkly Grunge - Potential for fashion brands to embrace the combination of grunge and glitter in their designs, creating a unique and edgy aesthetic.
3. Modernized Girly Style - An opportunity for fashion industry to redefine girly style by incorporating eclectic influences and diverse cultural references.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Designers in the fashion industry have the chance to explore new concepts and create innovative clothing collections.
2. Fashion Photography - Photographers can experiment with capturing the juxtaposition of different themes and cultural influences in their editorials.
3. Teen Culture - Brands targeting the teen market can tap into the trend of modernized girly style and offer unique, eclectic clothing options.