Model Laura Kampman is not the typical widow in the W Korea November 2012 editorial. In place of a simple and modest black ensemble, she shows off her loss in a much more dramatic way. From stunning mesh fascinators to shimmering sequinned dresses and purple dyed hair, a reader would easily assume that her character is part of the fashion industry in some form or another.
The W Korea November 2012 editorial was shot by photographer Philip Riches in a 16th century Veneto villa. The Netherlander beauty was styled by fashion editor Woo Lee, who focused on modernizing typical funeral fashion in a glamorous and slightly grunge way. Posing alongside male model Spiros, a narrative is introduced in which Kampman rediscovers her inner passions. Hairstylist Hester Wernert and makeup artist Miriam Langellotti finished the looks.
Dramatic Mourning Fashion
The W Korea November 2012 Editorial Stars a Widowed Laura Kampman
Trend Themes
1. Dramatic Mourning Fashion - Opportunity for creating mourning attire that is glamorous and edgy instead of traditional and somber.
2. Glamorous Funeral Fashion - Incorporation of more modern and daring elements in funeral fashion that embraces individuality.
3. Narrative Fashion Editorials - The use of storytelling in fashion editorials, creating more emotionally charged content.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion designers, stylists, and retailers can focus on creating modern and personalized mourning attire.
2. Beauty Industry - Makeup artists and hairstylists can experiment with new looks and trends for funerals and mourning.
3. Photography Industry - Fashion photographers can create compelling and emotional narratives in their editorials.