# Fashion Animals 'Betes de Mode' Dramatography Art By French duo HELMO By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalistic-dramatography-fashiony-art-shot-by-french-helmo References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2009/03/24/betes-de-mode/) & [helmo.fr](http://www.helmo.fr/) This fashionable series of dramatic art photographs morphs silhouettes of animals with gorgeous models; it literally takes my breath away, they are so beautiful. The artwork is called *Bêtes de mode* which means ‘fashion animals’ and is from a collection of 13 images shot with red and blue lighting on a black background. They were created by HELMO,a fFrench artistic duo comprised of Thomas Couderc and Clément Vauchez. The stunning photographs were made for the Galeries Lafayette in Paris. The more I look, the more I love them. I guess we all have an animalistic side… argh!! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore combining fashion and animal imagery in creative and unconventional ways to create captivating photographs. - **Animal-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create clothing and accessories that incorporate elements of animal patterns and silhouettes, appealing to consumers looking for unique and bold fashion statements. - **Artistic Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster interdisciplinary collaborations between artists and fashion brands to produce visually striking and thought-provoking artworks that push the boundaries of traditional artistic mediums. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion with art to create innovative and visually stunning products that appeal to consumers seeking unique and unconventional fashion choices. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with new techniques and concepts, such as merging animal and fashion photography, to create captivating and memorable images that stand out in the competitive photography industry. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage creative collaborations between artists and designers, exploring new ways to blend various art forms and create groundbreaking pieces that challenge traditional artistic boundaries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapebeasts.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md) - [Reimagined Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yves-salomon.md) - [Adorable Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberrys-holiday-campaign.md)