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# Mannequined Men Photography
Andre Badi's Dynamic Fashion Photography Shows Faceless Men

By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-13 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andre-badi
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/ANDRE-BADI--BerlAn-/546469) & [andrebadi](http://www.andrebadi.com/)

Andre Badi has created quite an interesting set of photos for a fashion shoot in Berlin. The photographer has shot with only one live model and the rest of the clothing is visual on mannequins.

The idea is pretty interesting, making for a dynamic shoot with the viewer's attention being diverted in a number of ways. The only thing I'm not sure of in Andre Badi's shoot is the emphasis on clothing. My eye is directed towards the faceless mannequins more so than the actual model wearing the clothing. Who knows, maybe that's what Andre Badi was aiming for!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Dynamic Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create captivating images by incorporating unique visual elements such as mannequins.
- **Faceless Mannequins:** Potential for fashion designers and retailers to experiment with faceless mannequins in their store displays to draw attention to the clothing.
- **Diverted Viewer Attention:** Chance for marketers and advertisers to explore creative ways of engaging audiences by diverting their attention away from the main subject, like in Andre Badi's photography.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry can capitalize on the use of mannequins and other unconventional elements to create captivating and innovative visuals.
- **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can disrupt the traditional storefront displays by incorporating faceless mannequins to showcase clothing in a unique way.
- **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands and marketers can take inspiration from Andre Badi's photography to create attention-grabbing campaigns that divert viewer attention in unexpected ways.

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