Models as Gothic Dolls

P. Gage Burke's Crawling, Spike-Ridden Shoot

P. Gage Burke's 'Doll' photo shoot blends two themes we've seen a lot of recently--models as dolls and a return to Gothic, dark themes. This particular black-and-white shoot features a model wearing a spiked collar and plenty of black. Her notched black lipstick is another recurring style cue for this season.

Implications - Burke's Doll photo series is edgy and enticing. It stretches the boundaries of fashion and photography by portraying less conventional standards of beauty and indicates a wider range of styles for upcoming fashion seasons that follow this boundary-pushing pattern that many designers, artists and publications are adopting.

Check out P. Gage Burke's 'Doll' photo shoot above, and keep clicking to see more features that follow these themes.

Models as Dolls
The trend of portraying models as dolls opens up opportunities for fashion designers to create unique and unconventional styles.
Return to Gothic Themes
The resurgence of Gothic themes in fashion and photography presents an opportunity for artists and designers to explore dark and mysterious aesthetics.
Non-conventional Beauty Standards
The portrayal of models with unconventional beauty standards in P. Gage Burke's 'Doll' photo shoot challenges traditional norms and provides space for inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry.

Industries Being Reshaped

Fashion Design
The trend of models as dolls and the return of Gothic themes offer fashion designers the chance to create boundary-pushing designs and explore new aesthetics.
Photography
The popularity of P. Gage Burke's 'Doll' photo shoot showcases the potential for photographers to experiment with unconventional styles and capture unique images.
Art and Publication
The adoption of boundary-pushing themes like models as dolls and Gothic aesthetics in art and publication presents an opportunity for artists and publishers to engage audiences with intriguing and thought-provoking content.
SCORE
5.6 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 83%
Activity 77%
Freshness 8%

Solutions for innovators working at the edge of change. We help transform emerging ideas into practical, durable solutions by combining strategic thinking, creative exploration, and hands-on execution.

Trends © 2026 Trend Hunter Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LinkedIn Instagram X