British artist Brian Griffin created this welding mask editorial that seeks to explore the connection between fashion and feminism. The entire series was created by the artist with full range and no boundaries. By concealing the faces of its subjects, the series allows its viewer to see only the fashion aspect of each image.
Brian Griffin worked with stylist Emma Clifton to create this series tilted 'Weld,' which has been photographed in black and white to create a monochromatic color scheme. The images will appear in Disegno's issue No.8 and are accompanied with an essay written by Elizabeth Wilson. Similar to the images, the essay also addresses the connection between fashion and feminism.
There are similarities between the images and the written piece, which is that they both convey the idea that fashion creates a spectacle. The women in these images are bowing away from this idea by shielding their faces with non-traditional welding masks.
Welding Mask Editorials
This Photography Series Reveals a Connection Between Fashion and Feminism
Trend Themes
1. Fashion and Feminism - Opportunities for disruptive innovation include incorporating feminist values into fashion design.
2. Monochromatic Color Schemes - Opportunities for disruptive innovation include exploring new ways to use a monochromatic color scheme in photography and fashion design.
3. Non-traditional Face Coverings - Opportunities for disruptive innovation include designing creative, non-traditional face coverings for fashion and function.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry professionals can explore incorporating feminist values into design and embracing the monochromatic color scheme trend.
2. Photography - Photography professionals can explore new ways to use a monochromatic color scheme and creatively incorporate face coverings.
3. Safety Gear - Safety gear manufacturers can collaborate with fashion designers to create stylish and functional non-traditional face coverings.