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Grimacing Expression Editorials

The Hitchcock Like Lutefisk Portrait Series is Eccentric

— January 16, 2013 — Fashion
The ‘Hitchcock Like’ Lutefisk editorial graces the magazine’s #7 issue. The fierce photo shoot stars models Trent Ford, Chris Webb, Mazlow Petosa and Ryan Tift among a slew of others who show of pained, smirking and smiling facial expressions that are both strange and creepy.

Captured by photographer Jamie Luca’s lens the models pull off a series of changing expressions while posing for the in-studio session. Photographed in black and white, the ‘Hitchcock Like’ Lutefisk fashion story pays homage to the legendary film director.

Much like this editorial, Hitchcock’s work is known for its strange and somewhat disturbing qualities. Embracing quirky and eccentric visual imagery, this portrait series transforms its models into expressive actors who exude depth and emotion.
Trend Themes
1. Strange and Creepy Facial Expressions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a new line of cosmetics or special effects makeup to enhance and exaggerate facial expressions for artistic and theatrical purposes.
2. Embracing Quirky and Eccentric Visual Imagery - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing augmented reality (AR) filters or apps that allow users to transform their facial expressions into strange and eccentric visual representations.
3. Homage to Legendary Film Director - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a virtual reality (VR) experience that immerses users in the world of Hitchcock, allowing them to interact with iconic scenes and characters from his films.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics and Makeup - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative cosmetic products that embrace unconventional and exaggerated facial expressions, catering to avant-garde artists and performers.
2. Technology and App Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing AR filters or apps that offer unique and customizable visual effects to enhance facial expressions, appealing to social media influencers and digital content creators.
3. Entertainment and Media - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the realm of immersive entertainment by creating interactive VR experiences based on the works and style of iconic film directors, attracting film enthusiasts and fans of immersive storytelling.
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