# Staring Skeleton Photography Bone Straight by Mariell Amelie is Totally Avant Garde By Antony Burger | Published 2011-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-beautiful References: [voltcafe](http://www.voltcafe.com/home/?p=6636) & [mariellamelie](http://www.mariellamelie.com/) Bone Straight is another uniquely beautiful story from two masters of surreal and dangerously alluring imagery, Mariell Amelie and Elias Hove. Mariell Amelie is a photographer who's made a name for herself by shooting only the utmost in unique looks, with Elias Hover serving as the aesthetic genius behind Bone Straight. Mariell Amelie and Elias Hove are notoriously adept at taking current trends in [fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio) and makeup and developing them with their own fantastic twist, as seen in Bone Straight. Bone Straight is a new editorial for the wonderful Voltcafe--a site that celebrates the unique and beautiful. Bone Straight is definitely unique and beautiful, with stunning models donning macabre makeup that would bring any corpse back to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avant Garde Photography:** Exploration of unorthodox techniques and unconventional subject matter can lead to new forms of artistic expression in photography. - **Surreal Imagery:** By blending reality with fantasy and creating dreamlike environments, artists can evoke strong emotions and create unique visual experiences. - **Twisted Fashion:** Incorporating unexpected elements into fashion trends, such as macabre makeup in this case, can create innovative and captivating looks that stand out in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** There is an opportunity for photographers to experiment and push boundaries by incorporating unorthodox techniques and subject matter to produce avant-garde photography. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore unconventional avenues by incorporating non-traditional elements, such as macabre makeup, to create innovative and visually striking looks. - **Art:** Artists can use surrealism and other abstract techniques to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and create striking, transformative pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bone Powder-Made Home Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souhaib-ghanmi.md) - [Minimalist Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebone.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Premium Asian Straightening Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-8.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [Hybrid Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-hair-salon.md) - [Stone Vein-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-chair.md)