# Skeleton Fashion Models Ian Pool's Posed to Death Photography is Morbid Mod By Bianca | Published 2010-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posed-to-death References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/27856/) & [ianpool](http://www.ianpool.com/) The last time we featured [Ian Pool's photography](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ian-pool-superheroes), we showcased a photo set of superheroes in everyday situations; this time, it's a set he calls "Posed to Death." The stunning photo series features skeletons all glammed up in cocktail dresses, heels and jewelry. Perhaps these are a statement about today's fashion and beauty ideals, or perhaps it's just clever photography; check out Ian Pool's Posed to Death in the gallery above and guess for yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skeleton Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating edgy, avant-garde clothing lines inspired by skeleton fashion for individuals looking to make a bold fashion statement. - **Statement Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique and thought-provoking themes, such as skeletons, into fashion photography to challenge traditional beauty standards. - **Glamorous Decay:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing jewelry and accessories that embrace the concept of decay and the beauty of imperfections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unconventional, skeleton-inspired fashion designs that redefine traditional clothing concepts. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with unconventional themes and subjects, such as skeletons, to create eye-catching and memorable photography experiences. - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Crafting unique jewelry pieces that explore the beauty of decay and the juxtaposition between elegance and morbidity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)