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# Surreal Seaside Editorials
This Esquire Malaysia Editorial Boasts Stylish and Scenic Photography

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-15 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scenic-photography
References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/the-day-the-earth-stood-still/)

Everton Araujo and Gleiderson Rodrigues Gasparrini star in 'The day the earth stood still,' a scenic photography feature that graces Esquire Malaysia's May 2015 issue. The photoshoot is lensed by Vincent Paul Yong and draws inspiration from the surrealism art movement.

From its vast and picturesque landscapes to its floating cube imagery, this menswear editorial is a high fashion take on surrealist masterpieces. The fashion story highlights the latest looks from Dior [Homme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chi-pour-homme), [Versace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-fw25) and [Burberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-commute) Prorsum among other labels and blends luxe fashions with scenic photography flawlessly.

Styling for this series is courtesy of Ian Loh who dresses his model cast in monochromatic and earthy staples. Blending style with imagination, this image series references the season's artistic runway fads.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 68% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Surreal Seaside Editorials:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the use of surrealism in fashion editorials, pushing creative boundaries and captivating audiences with unique and imaginative visuals.
- **Scenic Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine scenic photography with high fashion, creating visually captivating and aspirational editorials that resonate with consumers.
- **Monochromatic and Earthy Staples:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Embrace monochromatic and earthy fashion staples in styling to appeal to consumers seeking a timeless and minimalist aesthetic.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion & Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate technology advancements like augmented reality or virtual reality to enhance the experience of fashion editorials and photography.
- **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with artists and photographers to create avant-garde editorials that elevate luxury fashion brands and shape new visual storytelling strategies.
- **Artistic Runway Fads:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Merge art and fashion on the runway, creating immersive and interactive experiences that redefine traditional fashion shows.

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