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# Crazily Costumed Captures
The Madame Peripetie Pughatory Series Interprets Various Occupations

By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-17 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madame-peripetie-pughatory
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/pughatory/969971) & [madameperipetie](http://www.madameperipetie.com)

There is something stunningly surreal about the Madame Peripetie Pughatory photo series that I just can't tear my eyes away. The fact that each [crazy costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costumeplay-ai) actually represents a [different occupation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule) makes each image even more entertaining.

From personal assistants to head chefs and plumbers, the Madame Peripetie Pughatory series seems to shed a new and unique light upon each profession. Each image focuses on a symbol of each job and turns it into an [abstract fashion piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.4/10
- Popularity: 96% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Symbolic Fashion:** Creating abstract fashion pieces inspired by profession symbols creates a niche market for quirky and artistic fashion, particularly for creative professionals.
- **Occupational Art:** The fusion of occupation and art creates a demand for unique and creative art pieces that speaks to different professions, particularly in the art and photography industries.
- **Surreal Photography:** Applying surreal and artistic concepts to professional photography creates a new audience for the art form and opens up opportunities for innovative and creative photography concepts.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Creating fashion pieces inspired by profession symbols can appeal to customers who seek unique clothing and accessories, presenting an opportunity for fashion entrepreneurs.
- **Art:** The integration of occupational symbols in photography creates a market for unique and creative art pieces, specifically in the contemporary art genre.
- **Photography:** Incorporating surreal and artistic concepts in professional photography offers opportunities for photographers to innovate within their profession, especially in the editorial and advertising sectors.

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