Say adios to images of gladiators with rippling muscles and swords; the vision presented in 'Modern Gladiator' in Razor | Red Magazine is significantly skinnier.
Model Pawel Bednarek takes the charge for this fighter-themed editorial. Instead of shields and chainmail, though, he's outfitted in football pads, a boxer's head protector and a vinyl jacket. I don't know if he could fight a lion or take down a more well-muscled opponent, but fashion photography is allowed a little creative hyperbole.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Skinnier Gladiators
- The trend of portraying gladiators with a slimmer build offers an opportunity for fashion brands to create unique and unconventional designs for athletic wear.
- Sporty Fashion Editorials
- Trendsetters can take inspiration from the athletic styling seen in 'Modern Gladiator' and create fashion editorials with a sporty twist.
- Creative Hyperbole
- The idea of using creative hyperbole in fashion photography and advertising can be taken further to create visually engaging campaigns that garner attention.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can benefit from the trend of portraying gladiators with slimmer builds by creating athleisure wear that caters to those looking for unconventional designs.
- Publishing
- Publishers can take inspiration from the sporty styling seen in 'Modern Gladiator' to create engaging editorials for their publications.
- Advertising
- Using creative hyperbole in advertising can help brands create campaigns that are visually engaging and stand out from the competition.
