Once the theme of the S Moda 'Diosa Manga' editorial is understood, the added context explains the experimental outfits. Colorful, quirky and subtly futuristic, each ensemble has been inspired by Japanese comic books. In fact, the entire March 10, 2012, issue has been inspired by Japanese culture.
The S Moda Diosa Manga editorial was captured by Japanese photographer Satoshi Saikusa. In addition to the stunning designs from fashion houses such as Balenciaga, Gucci and Alexander McQueen, model Anouck Lepere has been adorned with adorable polka-dot patterns on her skin and strange golden accessories on her face. The Belgian beauty was creatively and daringly styled by Isabel Moralejo. Her blunt bob was done by Damien Boissinot with barely-there makeup by Maria Olsson.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Japanese Comic-inspired Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion brands to explore colorful and quirky designs that are subtly futuristic.
- Cosplay Fashion
- Opportunity for designers to create clothing inspired by cosplay and alternative subcultures.
- Experimental Makeup
- Opportunity for makeup brands to create bold and unusual products and looks inspired by Japanese comic books.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can find innovation opportunities by exploring Japanese comic-inspired designs and alternative subcultures like cosplay.
- Cosmetics
- Makeup brands can find innovation opportunities by creating bold and unusual products and looks inspired by Japanese comic books.
- Photography
- Photographers can explore creative approaches to capturing the colorful and quirky aesthetic of Japanese comic books in fashion editorials and beyond.
