The Lady Mane photo series will have stitches in people's sides in no time. Although it isn't necessarily meant to be a comic routine photo reel, it certainly looks like something that would inspire a character on Saturday Night Live. In reality, the Lady Mane photo series is meant as an empowering project that deals with society's ideals when it comes to the beauty of women.
Shot by photographer Rhiannon Schneiderman, who is the subject, the Lady Mane photo series is a tongue-and-cheek spin on fashion editorials. Posing just like a top model would, the only difference here is that Schneiderman sports a some radical bushes that range from ong wispy ponytails to four foot hair braids and jheri curls. She reveals, "That’s what the series was about for me: empowerment."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Body Positivity and Empowerment in Photography
- There is an opportunity for photographers to capture unconventional beauty standards and inspire self-confidence.
- Humorous and Satirical Fashion Editorials
- Fashion and beauty companies can utilize humor to appeal to unconventional beauty standards.
- Social Commentary on the Beauty Industry
- Artistic projects can comment on the societal pressure to conform to traditional beauty standards.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography and Fine Arts
- Photographers and artists can challenge traditional beauty standards through unconventional photoshoots.
- Fashion and Beauty
- Fashion and beauty companies can incorporate humor and satire into their marketing campaigns to appeal to a wider demographic.
- Social Commentary and Activism
- Artists and activists can raise awareness about societal beauty standards and the pressure to conform through art and art projects.
