Rebellious Fashion Ravers

The March 2013 W Magazine Issue Plays with Subcultural Extravance

Iconic photographer Mario Sorrenti captures this March 2013 W Magazine fashion story with the expertise of a seasoned master.

This piece, titled 'Rave New World,' pays homage to the extravagance of rave culture suggesting that this aesthetic will become de rigueur this season. Aside form the all-star model cast that featured the likes of Aymeline Valade, Caroline Brasch Nielsen, Doutzen Kroes and Nadja Bender, this fashion story doubles as art with its opulent visuals.

Each statuesque raver is covered in a kaleidoscopic blend of glitter and beading. Stylist Panos Yiapanis poetically puts together a vision of exuberance with pieces by Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli and Stella McCartney. The result is a celebration of color and the theatricality of a visionary fashion editorial. This piece is a standout in the March 2013 W Magazine issue.

Rave Fashion Trend
Opportunity for fashion retailers to leverage rave culture aesthetics into their designs this season.
Extravagant Visuals Trend
Opportunity for photographers and artists to explore and experiment with opulent visuals in their work.
Subcultural Homage Trend
Opportunity for creatives to pay homage to various subcultures and explore their aesthetics through fashion and art.

Who This Affects Most

Fashion Retail
Opportunity for fashion retailers to capitalize on the growing popularity of rave culture aesthetics.
Photography and Art
Opportunity for photographers and artists to create visually stunning works inspired by rave culture aesthetics.
Creative Industries
Opportunity for creatives across various industries to explore and pay homage to various subcultures through their work.
SCORE
6.0 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 88%
Activity 83%
Freshness 8%

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