Montreal, Canada-based fashion designer and photographer Cloe Legault's recent series 'Tuxedo Chic' is a blend of formal and funky fashion mixed with a dash of androgyny.
From feathered dresses to purple tuxedos, the clothing has a definite dinner-wear vibe. The looks are also in many instances quite androgynous, giving the photography a provocative edge. Complimenting the outfits is a twilight tint that pervades the entire series to varying degrees. The model also seems to make a point of wearing reserved, almost taciturn expressions. Through elements such as these, Cloe Legault works towards a mysterious film noir feel.
The setting is also worth mentioning. The viewer finds the model alone in a grande old hotel, which works perfectly with the other moody, film noir elements that Legault has done so well to create.
What's Driving This Trend
- Androgynous Fashion
- Opportunity for designers to create clothing that blurs traditional gender lines and appeals to a wider range of consumers.
- Formalwear with a Twist
- Potential for fashion brands to incorporate unexpected elements into traditional dinner-wear, attracting a younger, edgier demographic.
- Mysterious Film Noir Aesthetic
- Chance for photographers and stylists to create visually striking and provocative imagery inspired by film noir.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Design
- Opportunity for designers to create androgynous clothing that challenges traditional fashion norms.
- Photography
- Potential for photographers to explore and capture the moods and aesthetics of film noir in their work.
- Hospitality
- Chance for hotels and event spaces to embrace a mysterious and dreamy ambiance, inspired by film noir imagery.
