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Nuno Veloso's 'Examen' Blends Pointy Hair With Vibrant Prints

Holy hair! This editorial by Nuno Veloso called 'Examen' celebrates two fashion extremes: sky-high updos and vibrant prints. Model Mariana Bier dances, prances and jumps in some of the perkiest patterns and most avant-garde updos I've seen in awhile.

Click through the gallery above to see the full set, and be sure to check out some other incredible hairtography below.

Implications - Hair has become a fashion accessory in itself; it has the ability to transform a photo shoot from a regular spread to an avant-garde editorial. By embracing experimental hair-styling techniques, different textures, shapes and colors, photos can turn from the most ordinary images into highly intriguing pictures and unique works of art.

Avant-garde Hair Styling
Opportunity for hair stylists and photographers to create highly intriguing and unique works of art by embracing experimental hair-styling techniques, different textures, shapes, and colors.
Fashion-forward Prints
Opportunity for fashion designers and textile manufacturers to incorporate vibrant and eye-catching prints into their collections, creating visually striking pieces.
Transformative Fashion Photography
Opportunity for fashion photographers to elevate their work by using avant-garde hairstyles and vibrant prints to create visually captivating and artistic images.

Who This Affects Most

Hair Styling
Opportunity for hair salons and stylists to offer experimental hair-styling techniques and create avant-garde looks for fashion shoots and events.
Fashion Design
Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate vibrant prints into their collections, setting trends with bold and eye-catching patterns.
Fashion Photography
Opportunity for fashion photographers to explore the creative potential of avant-garde hairstyles and vibrant prints in their shoots, producing visually captivating images.
SCORE
3.7 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 61%
Activity 43%
Freshness 8%

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