# Flamboyant Musician Captures The G-Dragon Complex Fashion Story Highlights Androgynous Imagery By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-10-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdragon References: [thefashionisto](http://www.thefashionisto.com/k-pop-star-g-dragon-complex/) & [complexmag](http://www.complexmag.ca/) [K-Pop star](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-denim-campaign) G-Dragon is captured by photographer Christian Anwander for this striking Complex editorial exclusive. The flamboyant musician embodies an edgy style aesthetic and sports [over-the-top fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) and androgynous hair and makeup looks that are both daring and visually dynamic. G-Dragon poses amidst a studio setting and is outfitted in oversized suiting, [studded denims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-denim) and chain-link metal garments that are paired with statement jewelry pieces and graphic headwear accessories. The over-the-top pop star, who has gained recent popularity in the US is proving to be a face to watch thanks to his unique look and outrageous sense of style. In addition to his electrifying editorial spread, the star is interviewed in a piece by Jaeki Cho and Donnie Kwak. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Androgynous Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional gender norms in fashion and explore options that blur traditional gender lines. - **Pop Star Fashion:** Opportunity to create new fashion lines inspired by the style of popular music stars and capitalize on their growing global popularity. - **Editorial Photography:** Opportunity to develop new visually dynamic and daring approaches to fashion photography. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity to create new lines inspired by pop star fashion and to disrupt traditional gendered clothing norms. - **Music Industry:** Opportunity to capitalize on growing global popularity of music stars and collaborate with fashion industry to market music-inspired clothing lines. - **Photography Industry:** Opportunity to develop new visually dynamic and daring approaches to fashion photography and capture bold and edgy new fashion aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Global Popstar-Artist Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bermensch.md) - [Gem-Studded Songwriter Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandana-royale.md) - [K-Pop Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromatic-forms-hues.md) - [Imaginative Character Universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zofriends.md) - [K-Pop Battle Royale Crossover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdragon-crossover.md) - [Popstar-Collaborative Libations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peaceminosone-highball.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Collab Rebellious Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdc-x-hysteric-glamour.md) - [K-Pop Star-Backed Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-starbacked-lager.md)