There is a bit of theater that goes into traditional geisha costumes, especially when it comes to the hair and makeup, which the photo series titled Atashi-Boku by Sarah Fountain, a photographer based in Brisbane, Australia, embraces. Imbuing the culture with vibrant modernity, the looks are fit for the contemporary woman living an urban lifestyle. The type of woman looking to make a seductive statement.
Atashi-Boku by Sarah Fountain stars model Gisele Pletzer. She was styled by Tamzen Holland, who put together an electrically exotic wardrobe together that reveals as much as it conceals. According to Fashionising, the series "celebrates the best of two deviating worlds." The first involves the femininity of the geisha while the second is the masculinity of the samurai.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Modern Geisha Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion designers to blend traditional geisha attire with modern styles for the contemporary woman.
- Theatrical Makeup
- Potential for makeup artists to experiment with theatrical makeup that embodies the vibrancy of geisha culture.
- Gender-blending Fashion
- Chance for designers to push boundaries with gender-neutral fashion by combining the masculinity of the samurai with the femininity of the geisha.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- Fashion designers have an opportunity to create unique and trendy clothing items inspired by geisha culture.
- Beauty
- Makeup artists have the potential to experiment with new and vibrant theatrical makeup looks that embody the essence of geisha culture.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for entertainment companies to create shows that celebrate geisha culture and promote gender-blending fashion styles.
