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Elle Magazine's 'Pop' Editorial is Full of Funky Optical Illusions

— May 6, 2013 — Fashion
Elle Magazine's 2013 editorial 'Pop,' shot by photographer Neil Mota, is a stylish 60s-inspired piece that brings us back to a groovier time in the fashion industry. This psychedelic shoot is overflowing with optical illusions and and stunning 60s hairstyles.

Stunning red-head Chantal Stafford-Abbott is seen in these retro-inspired pictures sporting lots of checkered accessories and striped outfits. Her hive-like hairstyle and long fake lashes help tie together the swinging '60s feel behind this editorial. The vintage style footwear and large loop-style earrings in these shots would inspire fashion envy in almost any office setting.

With the help of funky-colored lighting and wavy optical print backgrounds, the 'Pop' editorial by Elle successfully makes the viewer feel like they've been transported from modern-day life into an Austin powers movie.

Trend Themes

  1. Psychedelic Fashion — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of clothing and accessories that incorporate bold, colorful patterns and optical illusions inspired by the 60s era.
  2. Retro Hairstyles — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of hairstyling products and techniques that allow individuals to recreate iconic 60s hairstyles with ease.
  3. Optical Illusion Photography — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced digital editing and projection technologies to produce visually stimulating optical illusion photography for fashion campaigns and editorials.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to enhance the shopping experience and enable customers to virtually try on retro-inspired fashion items.
  2. Beauty — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of cosmetics and false eyelashes that mimic the dramatic, exaggerated 60s makeup looks featured in the 'Pop' editorial, appealing to consumers seeking unique retro-inspired beauty products.
  3. Photography — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced software and tools that simplify the creation of optical illusion photography, allowing photographers to easily incorporate captivating visual effects into their work.
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