# Doily Mask Portraits These Images Feature Subjects Shielding Their Faces with Lace Masks By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-masks References: [francesca-lombardi](http://www.francesca-lombardi.com/) & [giacomofavilla](http://www.giacomofavilla.com/) Italian designer Francesca Lombardi created an interesting set of portraits that feature individuals who are wearing [lace masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories). The collection of portraits was photographed by Giacomo Favilla. The portrait collection is titled 'Doily' due to the resemblance that each of its masks has to the lace-like ornamental mats. Each subject in the photographs has their face completely hidden beneath an interesting and intricate lace mask. Some images show couples whiles others present stand-alone figures. The clothing worn as well as the background reflects the air of an old, country-themed setting. There is a cohesive parallel between the vintage looking doily masks and the setting, which creates an eerie collection of images. The series’ [lack of facial expression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) forces its audience to read deeper into the body language the surrounding props. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lace Mask Fashion:** A trend of incorporating lace masks into fashion designs, creating unique and intricate looks. - **Vintage-inspired Photography:** A trend of capturing portraits with a vintage aesthetic and themes, creating nostalgic and atmospheric imagery. - **Nonverbal Communication:** A trend of relying on body language and props to convey emotions and messages, exploring new ways of communication. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can explore the use of lace masks in their designs, creating innovative and visually stunning pieces. - **Photography and Art:** Photographers and artists can adopt a vintage-inspired style to create captivating and unique portraits. - **Communication and Media:** Organizations can explore the power of nonverbal communication and incorporate it into advertising campaigns or storytelling in innovative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casa-dentro.md)