Models Rodolphe Zanforlini, Kevin Flamme and Tarik Lakehal star in the 'Combat' Vogue Hommes Japan editorial. The trio are army-chic in a striking photoshoot that mixes a militant menswear wardrobe with an artful visual concept.
Donning the latest looks from Dior Homme, the models exude a strong sense of utilitarian elegance. This sporty and sophisticated portrait series is lensed by photographer Damien Blottière and outfitted by Shun Watanabe who dresses Rodolphe, Kevin and Tarik in a palette of army greens, grays and unexpected statement prints. Blottiere's striking images are superimposed into brightly colored kaleidoscopes that excite readers.
Whether showcasing oversized silhouettes or graphic black and white textiles, the Combat Vogue Hommes Japan editorial highlights streamlined and suited army looks that embrace a rugged utilitarian aesthetic.
What's Driving This Trend
- Military-chic Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to create army-inspired fashion with a focus on ethical production.
- Utilitarian Elegance
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into utilitarian clothing for added functionality and convenience.
- Artful Visual Concepts
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine augmented reality and fashion to create interactive and immersive editorial experiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
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- Textile Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable textiles that imitate army-inspired prints and colors without the use of harmful chemicals.
- Photography and Creative Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use artificial intelligence to enhance and automate the editing and post-production process for fashion editorials.
