# Salvador Surrealist Shoots The Alex Dunstan Hedi Slimane Spread Evokes Dali By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-dunstan-hedi-slimane References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html) & [selectmodel](http://www.selectmodel.com/Temp/cnqqs2q2h0ehk245e4giv145/alex_dunstan_portfolio_2_images_per_page.pdf) In his first ever collaboration with extremely talented and famed fashion photographer, this Alex Dunstan-Hedi Slimane photo spread is a double-edged foray combining [surrealism, poetics and fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salute-the-detail). When viewing the Alex Dunstan Hedi Slimane shoot, one is immediately drawn in to the sheer poetic and photographic genius of Slimane. Playing upon the perfectly-imperfect features of Dunstan, Slimane--while using [suitable garments, props and locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) with the ease of a seasoned artist--manages to evoke strong feelings from his audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surrealist Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion labels and photographers to explore the intersection of fashion and surrealism in unique ways. - **Poetic Fashion Shoots:** Chance for new and established designers to collaborate with photographers to create poetic fashion stories that stand out. - **Perfectly-imperfect Features:** Celebration of unique and non-traditional features in fashion models, giving opportunities to models who do not fit the traditional mold. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate avant-garde elements into their collections to appeal to customers who crave unique styles. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with surrealism in their work, incorporating elements of fashion into their art. - **Modeling:** New opportunities for models to celebrate their individuality and non-traditional features to appeal to brands looking for fresh faces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salute-the-detail.md) - [Immersive Multi-Sensory Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisensory-exhibition.md) - [Surrealist Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-popup.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md)