We’re all familiar with the images of bombshells from the film noir era through the 70s, but Robert Shields and Clifton Parker’s ‘La Femme Fatale’ photo set captures their modern-day equivalent.
To my surprise, she’s an emo hipster. Or at least dresses like one—right down to the disaffected stare. And Robert Shields and Clifton Parker’s ‘La Femme Fatale’ also has destructive tendencies, although she’s a bit more likely to use a remotely-detonated car bomb than a gun or dram of poison. Click through the gallery to see the full shoot from photographer Clifton Parker and illustrator Robert Shields.
What's Driving This Trend
- Modern-day Femme Fatale
- Opportunity to disrupt fashion and photography industries by introducing androgyny and cultural diversity in the representation of modern Femme Fatale.
- Emo Hipster Fashion
- Opportunity to revolutionize fashion industry by fusing emo and hipster styles for a fresh look.
- Destructive Tendencies in Fashion
- Opportunity to disrupt fashion industry by exploring the use of destructive themes in fashion design.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- The fashion industry has the potential to be disrupted by creating new fashion trends based on the androgynous look and cultural diversity.
- Photography
- The photography industry can benefit from capturing photographs of modern-day Femme Fatales while exploring new concepts and themes.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can be disrupted by incorporating the Femme Fatale archetype in movies and TV shows to create unconventional characters.
