# Gloomy Harajuku Photography The Dazed & Confused December 2012 Editorial Accents Eccentric Styles By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-11-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dazed-confused-december References: [forums.thefashionspot](http://forums.thefashionspot.com/showpost.php?p=11230337&postcount=41) Women with bouffant hair-do's, colorful hairstyles and goth looks doesn't even begin to define the many styles featured in the Dazed & Confused December 2012 Editorial. The shoot takes inspiration from the eccentric and well-known [Harajuku fashion scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk) present in Japan. Interestingly enough, there is not one specific way to describe this fashion phenomenon. From Goth lolita, 'cute' Kawaii style clothing and [anime-inspired wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing), the only real similarities found between each is how eye-catching, eccentric and visually stimulating their appearances are. The spread also includes a [cross-dressing male model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks), which adds another level to the already odd and mysterious Harajuku world. Perhaps these clothes may not be everybody's cup of tea but the visually stimulating Dazed & Confused December 2012 editorial offers an engrossing experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Harajuku Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by embracing eccentric and visually stimulating aesthetics. - **Goth Lolita Style:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry with bold, eye-catching hairstyles and makeup. - **Anime-inspired Clothing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry with unique fashion collaborations inspired by anime and manga. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The Harajuku Fashion trend provides a disruptive opportunity for clothing lines to embrace eccentric and visually stimulating aesthetics. - **Beauty:** The Goth Lolita Style trend provides a disruptive opportunity for beauty brands to promote bold, eye-catching hairstyles and makeup. - **Entertainment:** The Anime-Inspired Clothing trend provides a disruptive opportunity for entertainment brands to collaborate with fashion designers and create unique styles inspired by anime and manga. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collab Rebellious Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdc-x-hysteric-glamour.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Layering Streetwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-dont-cry-collection.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Japanese Streetwear-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-pack.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md)