# Darkly Opulent Photography The Photo Series Titled Fabricate by Dean West is Slightly Sinister By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabricate-by-dean-west References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Fabricate/3394389) & [deanwest](http://www.deanwest.com) Fabricate by Dean West is a [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that deals in the impossible in a dark way. From the [shadowy lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-the-lightness-and-the-darkness) to the subtle sinister context of each scene, there is an eerie quality that will get people revved up for Halloween. Granted, there is an opulence present in each image that will bring to mind the Addams Family. No matter how quirkily creepy the family members were, they each had a sophistication that added to their aristocratic lifestyle. In this case, Fabricate by Dean West appears to revolve around aristocratic individuals with strange pastimes, or who have simply lost a screw or two. Roberto Lacarbonara writes, "A very impressive figuration and apowerful language make the photography of Dean West a process of 'mentalphagocyting-images,' a source of a symbolic language and impetuous visualeffects." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Photography:** Discovering the potential of incorporating dark and eerie elements in photography to create visually striking and emotionally captivating images. - **Opulent Aesthetics:** Exploring the use of opulence and sophistication in photography to add depth and a sense of aristocratic lifestyle. - **Sinister Narrative:** Utilizing subtle sinister context and storytelling techniques in photography to evoke intrigue and engage viewers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Exploring innovative ways to capture and manipulate visuals to create unique and compelling photographs. - **Fashion:** Incorporating dark and opulent aesthetics in fashion photography and advertising to create visually captivating narratives. - **Art and Design:** Experimenting with dark and eerie elements in art and design projects to evoke emotions and engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gothic Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)