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Fierce Fur-Coat Captures

Behind the Night's Curtain by Cecelia Austin is Mysterious

— January 25, 2012 — Fashion
The 'Behind the Night's Curtain' editorial spread by Cecelia Austin proves fashion forward and sombre with its use of captivating imagery and bold styling. This retro-inspired fashion story is the photographer's latest exclusive for Ben Trovato, proving to be an instant classic that is both stoic and sad in its mood.

The boldly styled shoot features a wardrobe of black and white impeccably styled by Minami Takashima. From flower-covered stoles to voluminous furs, model Vincent Beard stars in the shoot, sporting edgy designer staples from the likes of American Apparel, Cole Haan, Giuliano Fujiwara, Ben Sherman and Viktor and Rolf among others.

These dynamic images evoke an emotional reaction from viewers showcasing bold portraits that are simplistic and effortlessly provocative. The minimal shoot is clean and simple, putting emphasis on fashion-forward silhouettes, shapes and displaying a rich use of textures.


Image Credit: Cecelia Austin
Trend Themes
1. Retro-inspired Fashion - Opportunity for designers and retailers to capitalize on the nostalgia trend and create fashion collections with a vintage aesthetic.
2. Bold Styling - Potential for stylists and fashion professionals to experiment with unconventional and daring combinations, pushing boundaries in the fashion industry.
3. Minimal Shoots - Opportunity to create visually striking and impactful fashion editorials that focus on simplicity and clean aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation can be achieved by merging retro aesthetics with modern fashion designs, creating unique and timeless pieces.
2. Fashion Retail - Retailers can tap into the bold styling trend by curating collections that feature unconventional outfits and accessories, catering to edgy and fashion-forward consumers.
3. Fashion Photography - Photographers can explore the minimal shoot trend by utilizing clean and simple compositions to create captivating fashion imagery that highlights the garments.
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