Frosty-Eyed Fashion

The 'Forgotten Subject' Photo Series is Inspired by Kaspar Hauser

Despite the title of this photo series, 'Forgotten Subject,' there is nothing forgettable about it. The minimalist outfits and pale faces are more striking than nondescript, making the model all the more memorable. A haunting photo shoot, Forgotten Subject was inspired by the story of Kaspar Hauser, a German youth who claims to have spent his entire childhood in total isolation.

The Forgotten Subject photo series imagines Hauser's point of view when exposed to a world full of light after leaving a cave of darkness. It is appropriate that Charlotte Kiekebos' fashion designs are so brightly simple. Shot by photographer Marjolein Audrey Banis, the Forgotten Subject series is mysterious with a touch of futuristic aesthetic. Makeup artist Anika Roelink accentuates these two qualities with a pallid look.

Minimalist Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to create minimalist fashion designs with a touch of futuristic aesthetic.
Haunting Photo Shoots
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive and emotionally captivating photo shoots inspired by intriguing stories or concepts.
Pale-faced Makeup
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative makeup techniques and products for achieving a pallid look in fashion photography.

Where This Applies

Fashion Design
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative techniques and materials for minimalist fashion designs with a touch of futuristic aesthetic.
Photography
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to create immersive and emotionally captivating photo shoots inspired by intriguing stories or concepts.
Cosmetics
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative makeup techniques and products for achieving unique looks in fashion photography.
SCORE
4.4 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 59%
Activity 64%
Freshness 8%

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