# Narcissistic Model Portraits Ion Leibar's 'Narcissus 2' Series Explores an Obsession With Vanity By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ion-leibar References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/narcissus-2/) & [ionlbryan](http://www.ionlbryan.com/) Diego Moncada stars in 'Narcissus 2,' an editorial that is captured by photographer Ion Leibar's lens. Styling for the fashion story is courtesy of Javier des Leon and consists of designer menswear looks from luxury labels like Ermenegildo Zegna, [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-regard) and [Loewe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-6) among other names. Exploring society's obsession with vanity, Narcissus 2 boasts both candid and staged images of model Diego and highlights photographer Ion Leibar's opulent vision for the photo series. Diego poses inside of a baroque mansion and sports hair and makeup looks by Daniel Coltor. When he isn't pulling off vivid colors and printed pieces, the model [poses in front of a mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bton-brut) while transforming into a character who is truly obsessed with his own appearance and reflection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Society's Obsession with Vanity:** Opportunity for beauty and self-care industries to innovate products and services that cater to the growing demand for enhancing self-image. - **Opulent Vision in Photography:** Opportunity for photographers and artists to experiment with luxurious and extravagant aesthetics, creating visually captivating images. - **Exploring Identity and Self-reflection:** Opportunity for psychologists and personal development experts to develop tools and practices that assist individuals in understanding and exploring their own sense of self. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers and brands to capitalize on the fascination with vanity by incorporating bold and extravagant elements into their collections. - **Beauty and Self-care:** Opportunity for the beauty industry to develop innovative products and services that cater to the growing desire for self-enhancement and self-expression. - **Photography and Art:** Opportunity for photographers and artists to embrace opulent and extravagant aesthetics, creating visually captivating images that resonate with a society obsessed with vanity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Mythology-Inspired Unisex Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eidesis.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Reflective Water-Themed Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakes-collection.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Nostalgic Music-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md)