# Disorienting Fashion Shoots 'Fashion & Confusion' by Nancy Lan By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-confusion-nancy-lan References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/Gallery/Fashion-_amp-Confusion/261209) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/nanekisaurus) Nancy Lan’s aim of ‘Fashion & Confusion’ is to disorient and mystify. The clothing’s [brightly colored and complex fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) are duplicated as the backdrops of the images creating a bewildering effect. Models in [contorted poses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by) and the occasional extra limb or body add to the confusion; where does her body start and which parts are actually hers? How many girls are in that picture? I love Nancy Lan’s work, it is [creatively surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25), has a retro feel and I want to see more! Photos in the gallery above appear with permission from Nancy Lam. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Disorienting Fashion:** Creating fashion shoots that disorient and mystify viewers through the use of complex fabrics and confusing imagery. - **Surreal Photography:** Using surreal and retro elements in photography to create a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. - **Body Confusion:** Playing with the idea of body confusion by adding extra limbs or duplicating body parts in fashion photography. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to experiment with surreal and disorienting imagery to stand out in the industry. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can create intricate and complex fabric designs to be used as backdrops in fashion shoots, creating a unique and cohesive look. - **Art Direction:** Art directors can collaborate with photographers and designers to push the boundaries of traditional fashion photography and create visually stunning campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md)