# Conceptually Branched Portraits Marco Malingambi's Red Stramonium Editorial is Dark and Conceptual By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marco-malingambi References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/red-stramonium/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/category/exclusive/) Photographer Marco Malingambi captures the "Red Stramonium" editorial for F****** Young! Online. The [dark and conceptual image series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25) gains its inspiration from the datura stramonium or Devil's snare, a gorgeous flower that is said to have hallucinatory properties when ingested. Ralf Jayoiss at WhyNot Models stars in the image series that highlights a range of [vanguard menswear looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2). Stylist George Lee dresses the model in pieces from designer Shen Tong's Fall/Winter 2014 collection. The show-stopping garments include vibrant print knits and robes that are reflective of the designer's Asian culture along with oversized collared shirts that embody a utilitarian aesthetic. Marco Malingambi's "Red Stramonium" fuses these [edgy fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) with branched backdrop props and snow-inspired hair and makeup looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Conceptual Menswear:** The trend of blending creative elements with men's fashion creates opportunities for designers to explore unique concepts and challenge traditional gender roles. - **Nature-inspired Photography:** The trend of using natural elements as inspiration for photography provides opportunities for brands to align with eco-conscious audiences and focus on sustainable, organic products. - **Hallucinatory Aesthetics:** The trend of incorporating surreal and dream-like elements into fashion and art allows for opportunities to explore alternative dimensions and challenge conventional perceptions of reality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can take advantage of the trend of fusing avant-garde concepts with wearable clothing to create unique designs and appeal to niche audiences. - **Photography:** Photographers can capitalize on the trend of using natural elements as inspiration for their work to showcase their creativity and align with eco-conscious consumers. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can utilize the trend of incorporating surreal and dream-like elements into art to showcase unconventional pieces, attract new audiences, and explore alternative dimensions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md)