Exotic Songstress Editorials

The Rihanna Harper's Bazaar China Cover Story is Culturally Styled

The Rihanna Harper's Bazaar China cover story graces the Asian publication's April 2015 issue. The image series is captured by the lens of photographer Chen Man and draws inspiration from cultural styling.

Blending traditional garb with modern couture, this Rihanna Harper's Bazaar China exclusive boasts wardrobe styling by Xiao Mu Fan. He dresses the Four Five Seconds singer in an array of designer pieces and accessories that range from gold capped nail adornments to opulent headpieces.

This editorial's wardrobe features standout looks like transparent trench coats, cut-out bodycon dresses and silk gowns that are more traditional in their look. Hair styling for this photo series is the work of Yusef Williams who experiments with Rihanna's fringe and its makeup is created by Mylah Morales.

Cultural Styling
The blending of traditional garb and modern couture in fashion editorials presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in cross-cultural fashion collaborations.
Opulent Accessories
The use of gold capped nail adornments and opulent headpieces in fashion editorials indicates potential for disruptive innovation in luxury accessory design.
Experimental Hair and Makeup
The experimentation with hairstyles and makeup in fashion editorials offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in beauty technology and artistry.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
The fashion industry can leverage cultural styling and opulent accessories to create unique and high-end collections that cater to a global audience.
Accessories
The accessories industry can explore the use of opulent headpieces and gold capped nail adornments to create statement pieces for luxury and fashion-forward consumers.
Beauty
The beauty industry can develop innovative hair and makeup products and techniques inspired by experimental styles showcased in fashion editorials.
SCORE
6.6 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 96%
Activity 95%
Freshness 8%

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