# Minimalist Murder Masks These Designs by Peter Phillips May Give You Nightmares By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-04-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-masks-by-peter-phillips References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/peter-phillips-leather-masks/) & [trendland](http://trendland.com/?s=exhibition) These Leather Masks by Peter Phillips were made for an editorial in Exhibition Magazine’s Leather Issue. Credit for the photography goes to Richard Burbridge, who has had quite a few photoshoots with [scary masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories). All of the masks have absolutely no holes in them making them seem rather cult-like. The first mask in the series is a [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller) with gray circles and pointy demon whiskers. The second mask is beige-colored with a red mouth making it seem like a mannequin that comes to life in some type of [horror movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs). The final freaky face in the series is all red and has a tiny mouth hole, adding that extra creepy factor. There is something about an emotionless face that sends a chill through the spine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Murder Masks:** Opportunity to explore the trend of minimalist designs in the creation of unique and haunting masks. - **Pointy Demon Whiskers:** Disruptive innovation potential in incorporating pointy demon whiskers for a more eerie effect in mask designs. - **Emotionless Faces:** Opportunity to tap into the trend of emotionless faces to create chilling and unsettling masks. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the use of minimalist murder masks in avant-garde runway shows or editorial photo shoots. - **Film and Entertainment:** Film and entertainment industry can leverage pointy demon whiskers and emotionless faces in horror movie productions for a more terrifying experience. - **Art and Photography:** Art and photography industry can experiment with the concept of minimalism and emotionless faces in creating thought-provoking and disturbing visual art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md)