Harper's Bazaar UK's 'Beauty Queens' editorial features top models Gigi Hadid, Anne Cleveland and Laura James among other famous faces who poses in a range of braided hairstyles. This image series is captured by photographer Brigitte Niedermair's lens and celebrates futuristic beauty looks.
Its braided hairstyles subtly reference Natalie Portman's Queen Amidala character in the Star Wars film franchise and marry together vintage and modern inspirations. Gracing the May 2015 edition of Harper's Bazaar UK, 'Beauty Queens' boasts wardrobe styling by CR Fashion Book founder Carine Roitfeld and features hair styling by Akki Shirakawa.
The shoot's beauty looks are the work of makeup artist Kabuki who experiments with theatrical cosmetics and artistic eyeliner applications. Its artistic inspiration illustrates a new direction for the fashion and beauty industry.
What's Driving This Trend
- Braided Hairstyles
- The trend of braided hairstyles offers opportunities for companies to develop innovative hair products and accessories.
- Futuristic Beauty Looks
- The trend of futuristic beauty looks presents opportunities for makeup companies to create innovative and avant-garde cosmetic products.
- Geisha-themed Cosmetics
- The trend of Geisha-themed cosmetics provides opportunities for brands to develop culturally-inspired makeup collections.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion and Beauty
- The fashion and beauty industry can explore innovative ways to combine vintage and modern inspirations in their products and designs.
- Hair Styling
- The hair styling industry can capitalize on the trend of braided hairstyles by creating new techniques and products.
- Makeup
- The makeup industry can tap into the trend of futuristic beauty looks by launching products that are bold, avant-garde, and technologically advanced.
