# Contemplative Face-Painted Photography The 'Royal Fiction' Series is Futuristic and Edgy By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-fiction References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Royal-Fiction-2011-by-ADDMINIMAl-Zlatimir-Arakliev/2856923) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zlatimir-Arakliev-Photography/140864976009685) The 'Royal Fiction' photo series seems to center around a unit of sci-fi soldiers who are strangely contemplative instead of ferociously intense. Dark and dramatic, the photo shoot features subtle lighting that is strategically placed to highlight the contours of the models faces as well as the sporty fashion designs they are wearing. Lensed by photographer Zlatimir Arakliev, the Royal Fiction photo series showcases outfits created by fashion designer George Stoilov. Although the collection is inspired by the French Neo Classicism era, the lavish period that was ruled by Louis XIV the Great who was also known as the Sun King, the shoot and the fashion have a futuristic edge that is hard to shake. The combination of the two results is accessible luxe looks that have an urban bohemian vibe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Contemplative Face-painted Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of face-painting in photography to create thought-provoking and futuristic visuals. - **Futuristic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating futuristic elements into traditional fashion designs to create unique and edgy looks. - **Urban Bohemian Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining urban and bohemian aesthetics in fashion to appeal to modern consumers seeking alternative and expressive styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative lighting techniques and avant-garde styling concepts to redefine the boundaries of fashion photography. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with historical inspirations and futuristic elements to create fashion collections that resonate with contemporary sensibilities. - **Art and Creative Direction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of artistic expression through the fusion of different genres and influences in photography and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md)