Karl Lagerfeld's muse, male model Baptiste Giabiconi channels some of music's most recognizable figures for 'Icons' in L’Officiel Hommes China. With the help of some superb styling and makeup Giabiconi is transformed into Prince, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and even Lady Gaga.
Strangely Lagerfeld was not behind the lens for this editorial as the handsome Giabiconi posed for photographer Xiang Sun, who shot 'Icons.' Click through the gallery to see all of Baptiste's incredible musical transformations.
What's Driving This Trend
- Gender Identity in Fashion
- Fashion brands and magazines are increasingly featuring and celebrating people with diverse gender identities, creating new marketing and design opportunities.
- Celebrity-inspired Styling
- Using famous figures from the past and present as inspiration for fashion and makeup offers a unique way to create buzz and tap into nostalgia for consumers.
- Innovative Makeup Techniques
- Makeup artists and brands can experiment with new techniques and products to create imaginative looks that appeal to consumers seeking something fresh and unconventional.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Brands and magazines can create gender-inclusive collections and content featuring celebrity-inspired styling and innovative makeup techniques.
- Beauty
- Makeup brands can develop and market products that cater to consumers seeking to experiment with unique makeup techniques and unconventional looks.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can collaborate with fashion and beauty brands to create promotional tie-ins that showcase celebrity-inspired styling and innovative makeup techniques.
