The "retro vixen" is a look that's been referenced time and time again; however, photographer Shaira Luna mixed things up for this exclusive C-Heads editorial.
Luna's subject, Genie from Elite Models, is more than just a vixen; she is a complex, multifaceted woman whose identity is not clear nor linear. Genie can behave as a vixen one day, and a playful schoolgirl the next; she has no limits.
By adding more layers to the "vixen" trope, Luna complicates it. She looks for the human woman underneath the title, and therefore confronts the singular conception of female sexuality that is often thrust upon by the male gaze. In this editorial by Shaira Luna, viewers are able to indulge their nostalgia in a way that is versatile and well-rounded.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Versatile Nostalgia
- Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in offering nostalgic experiences that go beyond traditional tropes and embrace versatility.
- Complex Identity
- There is potential for disruptive innovation in exploring and celebrating multifaceted identities that go beyond one-dimensional stereotypes.
- Challenging Male Gaze
- Disruptive innovation can come from challenging and subverting the prevalent singular conception of female sexuality imposed by the male gaze.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can embrace disruptive innovation by creating and promoting fashion that offers versatile and multifaceted representations of nostalgia and identity.
- Photography
- Innovative photography techniques and approaches can challenge the traditional notions of female beauty and sexuality imposed by the male gaze.
- Media and Entertainment
- There are opportunities for disruptive innovation in the media and entertainment industry by creating content that explores and celebrates diverse and complex identities, going beyond traditional stereotypes.
