# Ken Doll Editorials The Snap! Magazine Summer 2012 Issue Captures the Life of the Mattel Toy By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-06-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-magazine-summer-2012 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/kenneth-sean-carson/) & [snapme](http://www.snapme.ca/) The [SNAP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specs)! Magazine Summer 2012 Issue creates a life-sized Ken. In this issue the Canadian art, fashion and culture magazine SNAP! focuses on all things blonde. And nothing says blonde more than the male [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/going-places-with-ken) doll Ken. This editorial transforms model Felix Lalonde into Ken. Shot by photographer Shayne Laverdière, the viewer is taken through Ken's everyday from banal tasks to working out -- a lot. No matter what activity Ken is up to, the clean-cut gent looks great. Preppily outfitted by stylist Patrick Vim­bor, even while grocery shopping Ken looks polished. The clothing does have a retro vibe with the traditionalist Ken styled in monochromatic outfit schemes. The editorial opens up Ken's life, yet only leaves one question for the viewer, where is Barbie? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Life-sized Doll Editorials:** Opportunity for brands to create life-sized doll editorials to generate nostalgia and captivate audiences. - **Retro-inspired Fashion Shoots:** Fashion industry can leverage retro-inspired fashion shoots to showcase classic styles with a modern twist. - **Visual Storytelling Through Editorials:** Increasing demand for visually captivating editorials provides opportunities for photographers and stylists to tell engaging stories. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the potential of doll-inspired styles and embrace retro fashion trends. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with creative concepts like life-sized doll editorials to showcase their artistic abilities. - **Publishing:** Magazines and publications can capitalize on the popularity of visually storytelling editorials to attract and engage readers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/going-places-with-ken.md) - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Doll-Inspired Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedroom-for-ken.md) - [Boxed Toy Couples Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-ken-box-couple-costume.md) - [Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-world-tour.md) - [Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mojo-dojo-casa-house.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Architectural Toy Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dreamhouse-an-architectural-survey.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md)