Milan Petruska stars om 'Gigolo,' a flamboyant editorial that embodies an air of nostalgia. The model is captured by photographer Baldovino Barani's lens while roaming the neon-lit streets of Beverly Hills. Channeling a boxing enthusiast who loves to party, Milan Petruska poses in 80s era Versace staples and pieces from other luxury labels like Emporio Armani and Gucci.
Boasting a cinematic quality, this image series is enhanced with neon-lit store fronts and luxe hotel lobby decor that serves as its backdrop. Styling for 'Gigolo' is courtesy of Bhisan Rai who handpicks Mialan's eye-catching and revealing wardrobe staples.
They include neon beach shorts, sheer t-shirts and vibrantly hued suits that are a nod to 80s opulence. This image series celebrates fashion's recent nostalgic revival and illustrates how designers reference the past continuously.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Nostalgic Fashion Revival
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in reimagining vintage styles and reviving past trends for contemporary fashion.
- Cinematic Editorial Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating cinematic techniques into editorial photography for a visually compelling effect.
- Luxury Streetwear
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in blending luxury fashion with streetwear styles for a hybrid aesthetic.
Where This Applies
- Fashion and Apparel
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in using modern technology to create sustainable versions of popular vintage styles and trends.
- Media and Entertainment
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in emphasizing the visual storytelling aspect of editorial photography.
- Luxury and Lifestyle
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in extending luxury brands into the streetwear market while retaining their exclusive and high-end image.
