# Primping Rapstress Editorials The Azealia Banks Dossier Journal Photoshoot is Both Done and Undone By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azealia-banks-dossier-journal References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/azealia-banks-michael-flores-dossier-journal-9/) & [dossierjournal](http://dossierjournal.com/) The Azealia Banks Dossier Journal editorial centers around the 20-year-old rapper and songstress [getting stage-ready](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jisoo-dior). Captured in the primping phase, the New York native musical artist is nonetheless gorgeous in front of the camera. It helps that despite her hair being in rollers, she has [full glamorous makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross) on. In fact, the two together gives the shoot a fun retro feel that is just shy of pin-up. Lensed by New York-based photographer and visual artist Michael Flores, the Azealia Banks Dossier Journal editorial appears in the summer and spring issue of the magazine. Styled by Moses Moreno, the dark-haired beauty is clad in [modest lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat), pearl necklaces and denim shirts. Make up artist Keiko Takagi and hairstylist Lacy Redway perfect the looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Glamour:** Opportunity for cosmetic companies to create retro-inspired makeup lines. - **Stage-ready Fashion:** Opportunity for clothing brands to design comfortable yet stylish performance wear for musicians. - **Creative Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with unconventional styles and capture unique editorial shots. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosmetics:** Opportunity for cosmetic companies to develop products specifically designed for stage performances. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for clothing brands to collaborate with musicians and create performance-focused fashion lines. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to offer specialized editorial photography services to musicians and fashion magazines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md)