# Obtuse-Angled Models 'Grace' by Kelly Thompson Plays with Awkward Shapes By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-by-kelly-thompson References: [kellythompson.co.nz](http://www.kellythompson.co.nz/) The photo series entitled ‘Grace’ by Kelly Thompson has graceful elements, but it’s the obtuse lines of the model’s frame and [odd styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) by Barry Betham and Maza White that really make this shoot spectacular. Model Grace Hollows poses for the camera in [unnatural positions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series), but still pulls off a dazzling lassie faire look for the camera. To catch a glimpse of the snapshots from the [eye-pleasing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) ‘Grace’ series by Kelly Thompson, check out the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Awkward Shapes:** There's an opportunity for fashion and design industries to explore utilizing obtuse angles and awkward shapes to create unique and impactful designs. - **Unconventional Poses:** With unconventional poses becoming more accepted in the photography industry, there's potential for innovation in art direction and modeling training. - **Nonconformity in Fashion:** The rise of nonconformity in fashion trends may lead to the development of new and daring designs involving awkward shapes and obtuse angles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can use awkward shapes and obtuse angles to create unique and inspired designs that challenge traditional beauty standards. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with unconventional poses and angles to create more impactful and visually striking images. - **Art Direction:** Art direction for photography and fashion shoots can incorporate nonconformity and awkward shapes to stand out in a crowded industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Limestone-Inspired Tile Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-tiles.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meritalia-morphologica-collection.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Chic Upholstered Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grazia-co.md)