# Bird-Headed Models Diet Butcher Slim Skin Shows Fowl Fashionistas By Rachel | Published 2009-06-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-butcher-slim-skin References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/06/diet-butcher-slim-skin-2009-fallwinter-lookbook/) & [metalburger](http://www.metalburger.com/) Japanese clothing design label Diet Butcher Slim Skin recently released their 2009 Fall/Winter lookbook, which they entitled ‘Strange Birds.’ ‘Strange Birds’ is certainly a fitting title when you see the images. What would otherwise be generic model shots against a white screen become something a bit more wild thanks to the [giant bird heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) the models wear, covering what I can only assume are chiseled good looks. Diet Butcher Slim Skin is known for their [cult status](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet), so it’s no surprise they would sway from convention and create something so [whimsical and... feathery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Avian Couture:** There is a growing trend of incorporating bird-inspired elements into fashion design, offering opportunities for innovative creations that merge elegance with nature. - **Unique Model Concepts:** The use of unconventional elements in fashion photography, such as bird-headed models, is gaining popularity, presenting a chance for photographers and designers to push boundaries and create visually striking imagery. - **Whimsical Fashion:** The rise of whimsical and fantastical fashion designs, like those featuring bird heads, provides an avenue for designers to explore unconventional aesthetics and appeal to a niche audience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore new avenues of creativity by incorporating avian-inspired elements in their designs, attracting fashion-forward consumers looking for unique and nature-inspired garments. - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in fashion photography can experiment with unconventional model concepts, like bird-headed models, to stand out in a competitive industry and capture attention with visually captivating images. - **Art and Costume Design:** Artists and costume designers can leverage the trend of whimsical fashion and bird-headed designs to create imaginative pieces that blur the line between fashion, art, and fantasy, providing disruptive and unique experiences for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Premium Voluminous High-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massive-sneaker.md) - [Bird-Shaped Food Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md)