# Haute Couture Villains Mehmet Turgut Captures the Sinful Fashions of His Favorite Crook By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-04-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mehmet-turgut References: [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=11483) & [modelmayhem](http://www.modelmayhem.com/483577) Turkish photographer Mehmet Turgut has knack for capturing [fashionable evil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flightposite). In this tribute to Heath Ledger's depiction of the legendary [DC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-beauty-x-dc-supervillains-collection) villain 'The Joker,' his lens captures the many facets of character's personality. From laughing crazily with a meat cleaver to looking away with vulnerability shining in his gaze, the range of this [villainous character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-2) is caught on film. Aside from his pictorial on this villain, Mehmet Turgut has an impressive portfolio that's certainly worth checking out. Click on the links provided to see what I mean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Evil Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the intersection of fashion and villainous aesthetics to create edgy and unconventional styles. - **Character Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using photography to capture the essence of fictional characters, creating unique and compelling narratives. - **Film-inspired Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating artistic interpretations of iconic film characters through portrait photography, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with designers and photographers to incorporate dark and villainous elements into mainstream fashion, pushing the boundaries of traditional styles. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced techniques and technologies for character photography, allowing for more immersive and evocative storytelling through visual art. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive experiences that enable fans to step into the world of their favorite film characters, blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Villain-Esque Tonal Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin-colorway.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Film-Inspired Condiment Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-smiles.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Villain Inspired Fragrance Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-2.md) - [Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-kith.md)