# Ingenue Fashion Sketches The Masaki Mizuno 'Paper Dolls' Series Features Avant-Garde Gamines By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masaki-mizuno References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Paper-Dolls/720624) & [masakimizuno](http://masakimizuno.com/) Masaki Mizuno is a Japanese illustrator whose work revolves around self-reflection. As a naturally expressive person, Masaki Mizuno has a natural sense of style that she imposes onto her pieces. In her '[Paper Doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1)' series, mysterious, statuesque women don [fabulous clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamato-lab) while holding poses that would not look out of place in Vogue Magazine. What's more impressive about Masaki Mizuno is the fact that all of her works are done with [analog mediums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series). Acrylic paint, air brush and rollers are among Masaki Mizuno's favorites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avant-garde Fashion Illustration:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with avant-garde illustrators to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Analog Artistry:** Potential for art supply companies to capitalize on the resurgence of traditional art mediums and tools for artists. - **Self-expression in Art:** Opportunity for galleries and art institutions to showcase and promote artists who use their art as a form of self-expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate avant-garde illustrations into their collections to create a bold and unique aesthetic. - **Art Supplies:** Art supply manufacturers can develop and market analog mediums such as acrylic paint, air brush, and rollers to cater to the growing demand from traditional artists. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can curate exhibitions that highlight artists who use their artwork as a way to express their identity and personal experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroshi-nagai.md) - [Manga-Style Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisashi-eguchi.md) - [Artistic Apparel Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Sashiko Stitched Intricate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md)