Top 20 Editorial Trends in August

From Crowd-Sourced Models to Faceless Fall Lookbooks

— August 26, 2016 — Fashion
These August 2016 editorial trends range from crowd-sourced fashion models to faceless fall lookbooks that embody an ambiguous and artistic air. Some notable standouts include collaged and paper doll-themed fashion features that combine cut and paste art techniques with traditional modes of photography.

Some other creative examples include beauty editorials that spotlight whimsical rather than wearable makeup looks along with handbag photographs that are arranged like a detailed diorama sculpture.

Rejecting the natural lighting, bare makeup and minimal retouching of recent months, these August 2016 editorial features are more expressive and experimental. When they aren't pushing visual boundaries and spotlighting artful techniques, the examples center around imaginative subject matter. They also feature real models rather than more recognized industry professionals in an attempt to promote a sense of authenticity.
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Candid Sportswear Editorials
Candid Sportswear Editorials
sansnom's Summer Editorial Shows a Natural Model in Relaxed Clothing
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Exploratory Handbag Photography
Exploratory Handbag Photography
Sergei Stroitelev Captures What's Inside Women's Purses
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Faceless Fall Lookbooks
Faceless Fall Lookbooks
The CIVILIZED Minimalist Clothing Line Was Modeled on a Masked Muse
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Crowd-Sourced Models
Crowd-Sourced Models
Kevin Amato Works Continuously to Diversify the Modeling Industry
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Fan Photography Projects
Fan Photography Projects
Häagen-Dazs' Instagram Page Features a Project Called 'Lose Yourself'
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Theatrical Beauty Editorials
Theatrical Beauty Editorials
BEAUTY SCENE's La Comedia Series Spotlights Vivid Clown Makeup
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Collaged Model Portraits
Collaged Model Portraits
The Ones 2 Watch 'DIY' Feature Consists of Cut and Paste Art Techniques
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Hip Hop Grandpa Editorials
Hip Hop Grandpa Editorials
A Photo Series Captures the Kabangu -- Elderly Icons of 1980s Hip Hop
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Expressive Rocker Photography
Expressive Rocker Photography
The Ones 2 Watch 'Lust for Life' Series Boasts High Contrast Imagery
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Female Skateboarder Photography
Female Skateboarder Photography
Hannah Bailey Pays Tribute to Women Boarders In 'The Free Life'
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Conceptual Body Paint Editorials
Conceptual Body Paint Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Flora' Story Spotlights Botanical Body Paint
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Chameleon Beauty Portraits
Chameleon Beauty Portraits
'The Many Faces of Gemma Ward' is an Elle Australia Cover Feature
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Retro Athleticwear Editorials
Retro Athleticwear Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'No Sweat' Series Spotlights Sporty Men's Fashion
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Sporty Suburban Editorials
Sporty Suburban Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Field of Dreams' Series Boasts Sporty Casuals
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Gothic Streetwear Catalogs
Gothic Streetwear Catalogs
Killstar's 'Killin It' Lookbook Spotlights a Collection of Edgy Apparel
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Whimsical Makeup Portraits
Whimsical Makeup Portraits
This Vogue Paris Beauty Story Features a Supermodel Cast
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Couture Paper Doll Photography
Couture Paper Doll Photography
Ajax Lee Reimagined Iconic Fashion Designs as Paper Doll Clothing
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Transformative Hair Photography
Transformative Hair Photography
Fabien Baron's 'Black Magic' Editorial Features Bold Beauty Looks
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Retro Streetwear Editorials
Retro Streetwear Editorials
A New Stüssy Summer Lookbook Incorporates Vibrant Vintage Themes
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Expressive Adult Photography
Expressive Adult Photography
This South African Photographer Captures Jamaica's Male Adult Stars
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