Exotically Illustrated Editorials

Steve Marais Captures the Gaschette Magazine 'Weekend Special'

There is an exotic flavor to the illustrations used throughout the Gaschette Magazine 'Weekend Special' editorial. Although mixed media photoshoots are not as rare as before, the vibrant tribal aesthetic of these images make them appear quite unique. Not to mention that the artworks are quite busy and intricate as well.

The Gaschette Magazine 'Weekend Special' editorial was shot by Steve Marais, a photographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with art direction by Colin O'Mara Davis, who happens to be the editor-in-chief of the publication. The equally colorful and ethnic-looking outfits were put together by stylist Melissa Maxted-Henderson. They were complemented with artistic eyeshadows and bright lips courtesy of makeup artist Kelli Fuchs and finished with a range of chunky jewelry.

Exotic Mixed Media Photoshoots
The use of vibrant tribal aesthetics in mixed media photoshoots creates a unique and eye-catching experience for viewers, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry.
Intricate Illustrations in Editorials
The use of busy and intricate illustrations in editorials creates a visually engaging experience for readers, presenting an opportunity for disruption and innovation in the publishing industry.
Ethnic-inspired Makeup and Fashion
The use of ethnic-inspired makeup and fashion in editorials provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty and fashion industries, as these styles become increasingly popular and sought-after by consumers.

Who This Affects Most

Photography
The use of unique and eye-catching mixed media photoshoots presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry.
Publishing
The use of visually engaging editorials with intricate illustrations provides an opportunity for disruption and innovation in the publishing industry.
Beauty and Fashion
The use of ethnic-inspired makeup and fashion in editorials presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty and fashion industries, especially as these styles become increasingly popular and sought-after by consumers.
SCORE
6.0 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 94%
Activity 79%
Freshness 8%

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