The Kigurumi, Dollers and How We See photo exhibit is made up of trippy images that look as though they document a kid's birthday party. It captures costumed individuals who have a big thing for the Japanese subculture of cosplay. Instead of wasting valuable time on making themselves up with cosmetics, these individuals simply don big-headed masks.
Currently being held at the Salon 94 Bowery in New York, the Kigurumi, Dollers and How We See photo exhibit was created by photographer Laurie Simmons. She writes, "I try to explore the psychological subtexts of beauty, identity and persona surrounding the assembled Dollers." Her subjects involve both men and women, although they all dress up as female characters. Interestingly, she manages to juxtapose the inanimate with the animate for a truly captivating series.
What's Driving This Trend
- Cosplay Culture
- Opportunity for businesses to invest in clothing, accessories, and cosplay-related events and activities.
- Kigurumi Masks
- Opportunity for businesses to produce, market and sell Kigurumi masks to the cosplay community.
- Alternative Cosmetics
- Opportunity for businesses to explore and invest in alternative cosmetics, focusing on creating masks, headgear, wigs, etc, to appeal to the cosplay community.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry has the opportunity to collaborate and create products for cosplayers, including custom-designed costumes and accessories.
- Entertainment Industry
- The entertainment industry has the opportunity to create more content related to cosplay, including movies, TV shows, and digital content.
- Beauty Industry
- The beauty industry has the opportunity to innovate and diversify their product offerings, appealing to the unique needs of the cosplay community.
