# Wigged-Out Balloons The Paul Graves 'BABY' Series Plays Around with Airheads By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-graves-baby References: [photodonuts](http://www.photodonuts.com/paul-graves) & [paulgravescreative](http://www.paulgravescreative.com/?photoid=1595) The Paul Graves 'BABY' series is an interesting collection of [balloons wearing wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ozian-balloons-reveal). Photographed as if they are real people, the airheads still give the feeling of a [human portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1). Surprisingly, the hair attachments look expensive and very life-like. Some of the balloons have decorations on their faces -- one with a lightening bolt, another with a lollipop -- which adds some meaning to the series. Take a look into an [abstract mind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1) with the Paul Graves 'BABY' series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Balloon Art:** There is an opportunity for creatives to explore unconventional mediums and transform balloons into works of art. - **Hyper-realistic Design:** The use of hyper-realistic design in the BABY series can inspire product designers to experiment with creating objects that have human-like features or qualities. - **Novelty Gifting:** The detailed and unique BABY series balloons could create a niche for personalized gifting options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate balloon art as part of their decor options for clients. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can use unconventional materials such as balloons to create unique works of art or design objects. - **Gift and Souvenir:** The BABY series balloons could create a novelty gifting niche for stores that specialize in unique gifts and souvenirs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Balloon-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-blown.md) - [Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-up.md) - [Balloon-Like Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seungjin-yang.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Whimsically Bright Napkin Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloonapkins.md)