# Retro Mirror Captures Self Portrait by Mazen Abusrour Recreates the Popular Female Obsession By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-portrait-by-mazen-abusrour References: [bentrovatoblog](http://bentrovatoblog.com/photography/portrait-mazen-abusrour/) & [abusrour](http://www.abusrour.com/) Self Portrait by Mazen Abusrour is a beautiful pictorial featuring the fashion model Albe Hamiti. Mazen Abusrour wanted to create a fashion shoot that copied the female teenager obsession of taking “sefies” from a mirror. Mazen Abusrour’s pictorial recreates the popular fab, but makes it appear classy and sophisticated. To create this scene the model captured herself using Abusrour’s camera by [aiming it at a mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical). Stylist Lisa Strannsten adorned the model in [retro styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna) full of pinks, greens and oranges that matched the model’s reddish-orange hair. Mazen Abusrour is a Dubai-based photographer who has captured many high fashion editorials. This beautiful series recreates the modern teenage fixation with capturing photos of themselves while trying on clothes at a store, or capturing [self portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) outside of bathroom stalls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-portraits:** The trend of taking self-portraits continues to be popular, offering opportunities for creative and innovative photography techniques. - **Retro Fashion:** The resurgence of retro fashion styles provides an opportunity for designers, stylists, and retailers to offer nostalgic and trendy clothing options. - **Classy Photography:** The trend of capturing everyday scenes with a touch of sophistication creates a market for photographers to offer unique and artistic visual experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore innovative ways to cater to the growing demand for self-portrait photography and classy visual experiences. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the retro fashion trend by designing and producing nostalgic clothing pieces and accessories. - **Retail:** The retail industry can leverage the self-portrait and mirror selfie trend by creating interactive and aesthetically pleasing store displays and fitting rooms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md) - [Curvaceous Shelf-Paired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-mirror.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Artful Hanging Contemporary Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-hang.md)