# Crazy Cultural Costumes Anne-sophie Stolz Captures a Local Bavarian Tradition By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annesophie-stolz References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670575/portraits-from-the-worlds-most-surreal-costume-party) & [annesophiestolz.de](http://www.annesophiestolz.de/) At first it might appear as though photographer Anne-Sophie Stolz has simply staged a quirkily [costumed house party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-natural-cheese) for her own benefit, but this series actually revolves around a local Bavarian tradition. Hailing from Swabian Bavaria, Anne-Sophie Stolz returned to her roots in order to capture the customs and rituals that still take place there. In this case, Anne-Sophie Stolz focused on capturing [traditional festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opa-collection) such as Fastnacht, a Germanic variant of Mardi Gras. Dressed in suits covered in pine cones, horned demon ensembles and more, people parade through the streets to expel winter's gloom. As [Fast Co Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-care-system) writes, "The series contrasts the banality of life in a small town with what Stolz calls 'the phenomenon of preservation, of holding old values are important points of life there.'” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Local Cultural Traditions:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in creating modern adaptations of traditional customs and rituals. - **Festival Celebrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating immersive and interactive experiences for festival-goers. - **Reviving History:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be explored in preserving and promoting historical traditions through creative mediums and platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in offering unique and authentic cultural experiences for events and festivals. - **Photography and Videography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in capturing and documenting local cultural traditions in visually stunning and captivating ways. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in incorporating traditional cultural elements into contemporary art and design forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snack-Serving Lederhosen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snyderfest-pretzelhosen.md) - [Crafted Historic Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pppler.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Unique Long-Lasting Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rave-and-festival-fashion.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [Food-Inspired Costume Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-natural-cheese.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md)