Trend cluster
Category

Twintography

Fascination with twins inspires photography to feature double the trouble.

Double Trouble BeachtographyDoubled-Up PhotographyUrban Battle FashionGhostly Twin FashionBinary Editorials

Trend

What is the Twintography trend?

Twintography: Whether it’s the use of Photoshop, real-life twins or the incorporation of similar hair, makeup and clothing ensembles that creates mirror images, the fascination with twins in photography remains the same. Twin siblings represent an eerie, yet captivating, relationship that most don’t quite understand—but are very willing to explore through imagery.

Trend themes

Themes within the Twintography trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Twin Obsession

The fascination with twins has proven to be a refreshing change from consumers' perspective, presenting an opportunity for businesses to incorporate twin styles and designs that mimic one another.

02

Binary Pictorials

Editorials featuring pairs of models dressed alike or in similar attire and hairstyles, generating an eerie and captivitng vibe, providing innovative opportunities for fashion and photography businesses.

03

Double Exposure Campaigns

Campaigns featuring double photos of models, one naked and the other clothed, presenting both the tame side of sexy and interesting opportunities for fashion and photography businesses.

Industry implications

What the Twintography trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Fashion

Businesses can use twin fashion styles, binary pictorials, and double exposure campaigns in the fashion industry to differentiate from other consumers and generate visually captivating material.

For

Photography

With an obsession with twin related imagery, twin photography remains a popular trend, giving businesses in the photography industry a chance to use eerily intriguing aesthetics and imagery.

For

Entertainment

Film and television can consistently include interesting twin concepts, stylistic twin duos allowing creators to generate compelling storylines and visually captivating scenes by using twin imagery.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Twintography

Trend score 5.3 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 84%, freshness 8%.

Popularity66%
Activity84%
Freshness8%
Audience
10%Men
90%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X (not a primary audience)
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Twintography trend

12 featured examples from Mar 26 to Jul 20, 2010
Double Trouble Beachtography
CategoryFashion

Double Trouble Beachtography

‘Exotic Summer' in Vogue Korea is Hot, Hot, Hot

Fashion industry can leverage the trend of double models and beach shoots to create captivating campaigns and explore new aesthetic directions.

Doubled-Up Photography
CategoryFashion

Doubled-Up Photography

Leonard Gren's Portraits Feature Smoldering Twosomes

Disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating vibrant colors and exotic themes into fashion photography.

Urban Battle Fashion
CategoryFashion

Urban Battle Fashion

'East Side Story' for Marie Claire July 2010 Doubles Up on Warrior Style

The fashion industry can capitalize on this trend by developing new clothing lines that incorporate utilitarian elements with urban style.

Ghostly Twin Fashion
CategoryFashion

Ghostly Twin Fashion

The Katrin Thormann Vogue Germany July 2010 Shoot is Eerily Gorgeous

Innovate and disrupt the fashion photography industry by incorporating digital manipulation techniques, high contrast, and blurred styles to create visually striking images.

Binary Editorials
CategoryFashion

Binary Editorials

Karlie & Karmen Team Up for ‘First Look' Vogue UK August 2010

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative designs, materials, and styles to keep up with changing consumer preferences and capture market share.

Twin Fashiontography
CategoryFashion

Twin Fashiontography

The Prada Cruise 2011 Collection Has a Classic Country Touch

Innovative fashion designers can explore the trend of combining contrasting elements in their collections.

Twin Mannequin Celeb Shoots
CategoryPop Culture

Twin Mannequin Celeb Shoots

The Megan Fox Interview July 2010 Spread is Red Hot

The fashion industry can leverage hyper-realistic mannequins and unique makeup styling to create visually striking photoshoots that demonstrate their fashion lines and engage pote…

Luscious Sapphic Spreads
CategoryNaughty

Luscious Sapphic Spreads

Anouk Morgan Shoots Darla and Drielle for Double the Beauty

Opportunity for photographers to create innovative and empowering images that challenge traditional beauty standards.

Odd Couple Fashiontography
CategoryFashion

Odd Couple Fashiontography

Gemma Booth Photography Captures Unusual Duos, From Twins to Robots

Fashion brands can use unconventional pairings and the personification of objects to create unique and memorable campaigns that attract and retain customers.

Double Exposed Pictorials
CategoryFashion

Double Exposed Pictorials

The Valentino Autumn/Winter 2010 Campaign Goes Buff

Fashion industry can leverage double exposure photography techniques to create captivating and unique advertising campaigns.

Tea Party Twins
CategoryFashion

Tea Party Twins

Chloe Sevigny Goes Wonderland in Harper's Bazaar Russia April 2010

There is an opportunity for photographers specializing in fashion to create unique shoots with interesting themes and settings.

Mirrored Twin Fashion Shoots
CategoryFashion

Mirrored Twin Fashion Shoots

The Rory Dcs Alexandra and Caroline Clot Spread is Double Trouble

The fashion photography industry can leverage the growing demand for mirrored twin fashion shoots by developing innovative techniques, equipment, and post-processing technologies…