The latest Lindsay Wixson editorial, photographed by Karl Lagerfeld for Harper Bazaar's April issue, has the model indulging in some 18th-century dress up. Fashion editor Amanda Harlech styled Wixson as a modern-day Antoinette, dressing her in baroque gowns, voluminous ruffles and illustrious head pieces.
Make-up artist Lloyd Simmonds really channeled the former Queen of France, opting for a snowy-white complexion punctuated with a dramatic, rosy blush. Meanwhile, hair stylist Eammon Hughes provided Wixson with a super-teased, sky high 'do.
The soft, pale lighting and props (such as the harp Wixson languidly leans on in one shot), contribute an ethereal quality to the shoot; in fact, it's almost as if Wixson is playing the ghost of the beheaded queen. Either way, her Marie Antoinette impression gives Kirsten Dunst's -- who played her in Sofia Coppola's quasi-historical film -- a run for her money.
What's Driving This Trend
- 18th-century Fashion
- Opportunity for designers to incorporate baroque elements and voluminous ruffles into modern clothing.
- Historical-inspired Editorials
- Potential for photographers and fashion editors to create captivating photo shoots with references to iconic historical figures.
- Ethereal Aesthetic
- Chance for makeup artists and hairstylists to experiment with soft lighting and dreamlike props to create otherworldly looks.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to blend historical fashion with contemporary styles.
- Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to create visually stunning and conceptually rich editorials with a historical twist.
- Beauty and Hair
- Potential for makeup artists and hairstylists to elevate their artistry by creating ethereal and fantastical looks.
