# Faux Mannequin Photography Tim Engle's Strange ‘Models From Mars' Series By Michael Hines | Published 2010-03-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/models-from-mars References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Models-From-Mars/462670) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/timengle) I did a double-take the first time I saw Tim Engle’s ‘Models From Mars.' I couldn’t tell if the “woman” in this shoot was actually an Old Navy ‘Modelquin’ or a [flesh and blood woman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generated-photos1). Eventually my powers of detection won out, and I realized that the [model was a model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vmake-ai), and not a model of a model. ‘Models From Mars’ looks like something you would see in a '50s department store. Check out the gallery to see all the shots from ‘Models From Mars,' and if you like what you see click the link on the left to see more of Tim Engle’s work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Faux Mannequin Models:** Creating fashion campaigns/photography using realistic mannequins instead of human models. - **Retro Aesthetic:** Incorporating vintage style and design into modern fashion photography. - **Deception Marketing:** Using optical illusions or misleading visuals in advertising to attract attention. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Using faux mannequin models could save time and resources for fashion campaigns. - **Photography:** Using a retro aesthetic could attract clients who want to stand out in a crowded market. - **Marketing:** Deception marketing could be used to make a brand stand out and attract attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Swimsuit Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undiz.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Fashion Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelz-x-le-troch.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Otherworldly Fashion Brand Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-mars-billboard.md) - [Synthetic AI Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generated-photos1.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Campaign-Quality GenAI Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelz-digital-twins.md)