# Punk Geisha Photography 'Cherry Blossom Girl' by Nicoline Patricia Malina is Culturally Glamtastic By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-09-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-blossom-girl-by-nicoline-patricia-malina References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Cherry-Blossom-Girl/313331) & [nicolinepatricia](http://www.nicolinepatricia.com/) There’s something innately sensual about a geisha, and ‘Cherry Blossom Girl’ by Nicoline Patricia Malina is a photo set that pushes that sensuality well. Model Yunn Ru is styled by Thornandes James and Rajasa P. in decadent fashions that evoke [ancient Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memories-of-japan); the [avant-garde hair and makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camlia-futura) from Adi Adrian brings this timeless look far into the future. Malina uses a projector to superimpose images and shapes atop the model’s face to add to the glamour and high-tech drama. Check out more images of ‘Cherry Blossom Girl’ by Nicoline Patricia Malina above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sensual Geisha Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the fusion of traditional Japanese fashion with avant-garde elements, leveraging modern technology for visual enhancements. - **High-tech Glamour Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with projection mapping techniques to create stunning visual effects in fashion photography. - **Cultural Fusion in Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine different cultural influences in hair and makeup to create bold and futuristic looks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate projection mapping technology into runway shows and fashion campaigns for a truly mesmerizing visual experience. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced techniques that blend fashion and technology, using projection mapping and image superimposition for unique and captivating images. - **Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with hairstylists and makeup artists to create culturally diverse beauty looks, bringing together traditional and contemporary elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Cherry Blossom Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-blossom-liqueur.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Floral-Accented Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-sneaker.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)