# Models as Hangers Photographer Florian Hildebrant Has a Unique World View By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-hildebrant References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Dandy--Pic--Gear.html) & [florianhildebrandt](http://www.florianhildebrandt.com/index.html) Florian Hildebrant's unique way of seeing the world fills his photographs with a life of their own. Many have an ethereal quality, and those that do not are so intense that the viewer can imagine that a heart beats behind the image. The image of an [on-the-hanger frock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-hanger) with [high-heeled legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog) is titled "Dandy." Florian Hildebrant does enlighten the viewer with the title, but enlightenment doesn't seem to be as important to the photographer as provoking the thought, "What does it mean?' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ethereal Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore and capture dreamlike, otherworldly images that evoke emotion and imagination. - **Conceptual Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create thought-provoking garments and accessories that challenge traditional notions of style. - **Visual Storytelling:** Opportunity for artists and creatives to use imagery to convey narratives, spark curiosity, and engage viewers on a deeper level. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to experiment with unique perspectives and create captivating visuals in a saturated market. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to push boundaries and create unconventional, thought-provoking pieces that challenge industry norms. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and creatives to explore new ways of storytelling and engage audiences through visually compelling narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Fragrance-Defusing Hanger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ploud-hanger.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop.md)