# Conceptual Headpiece Captures The Benjamin Benedek by Verena Mandragora Image Series is Sculptural By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-08-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benjamin-benedek References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/agencies/elite-models/benjamin-benedek-verena-mandragora/) & [verenamandragora](http://www.verenamandragora.com) Stella Model and Elite Milano face Benjamin Benedek stars in a conceptual new photo series by photographer Verena Mandragora. The model is captured in studio and bears his body while sporting a wardrobe consisting only of [sculptural headpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds). Hair stylist and designer Alwa Petron creates conceptual headpieces for the model who pulls off looped and perforated accessories that are made custom for this striking fashion stories. The editorial star also sports a variety of [white face paint applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) ranging from tribal-inspired geometries to circular eye adornments. This in-studio image series by photographer Verena Mandragora is artful and subtly suggestive thanks to its wardrobe of [conceptual headpiece accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). The pieces add an unexpected element to the serene photo set and enhance the bare look of model Benjamin Benedek. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Headpiece Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to create unique, personalized headpieces that add a distinctive element to fashion shoots and editorials. - **Sculptural Fashion Accessories:** Potential for designers to experiment with sculptural elements in accessories, offering a new way to elevate fashion looks and create visual impact. - **Conceptual Fashion Photography:** Demand for photographers to explore conceptual approaches in fashion photography, using artful elements like headpiece accessories to create visually striking imagery. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate customized headpiece accessories into their collections, creating unique and avant-garde looks. - **Accessories Design:** Opportunity for accessories designers to explore sculptural elements in their designs, introducing innovative and statement-making fashion accessories. - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to experiment with conceptual approaches, incorporating unique headpiece accessories to create visually captivating and memorable images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md)