# Kabuki-Inspired Fashiontography 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused is Posh, Yet Possesse By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-balletic-performance References: [models](http://models.com/feed/?p=7458) Model Ranya Mordanova is pale-faced and styled in Spring 2010's “raw edges and powdery textures” for 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused. Wearing pieces from Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Martin Margiela and Gareth Pugh, Mordanova looks possessed by a powerful fashion god. Styled by Katie Shillingford and photographed by Ben Toms, 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused makes use of grayscale with occasional flashes of dusty rose. **Implications** - Consumers often associate aggressive and shocking imagery with power as it takes a certain amount of self-confidence to engage people in such uncomfortable ways. Corporations can similarly utilize shocking imagery in their products to give consumers a sense of empowerment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kabuki-inspired Fashiontography:** Fashion photography inspired by Kabuki theater is a trend being showcased in magazines like Dazed & Confused, presenting an opportunity for fashion and photography industries to experiment with new visual styles. - **Pale-faced Fashion:** Models with pale faces and powdery textures are becoming more common in fashion editorials like 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused, leading the way for trends in makeup and beauty industries. - **Grayscale Photography with Accented Colors:** Magazine editorials like 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused are experimenting with the use of grayscale photography with occasional flashes of colors, opening up possibilities for the photography industry to explore new styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The trend of Kabuki-inspired fashiontography in magazines like Dazed & Confused presents an opportunity for fashion professionals to experiment with new visual styles and cultural influences. - **Photography Industry:** The emergence of grayscale photography with occasional flashes of color in magazine editorials like 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused provide an opportunity for photographers to experiment with new color schemes and visual styles. - **Beauty Industry:** The trend of pale-faced models with powdery textures in fashion editorials like 'A Balletic Performance' in Dazed & Confused present an opportunity for makeup and beauty professionals to explore new makeup trends and innovative techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md)