# Spotty Beauty Editorials Mike Ruiz's Dotted Glamour Photos By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotty-beauty-editorials-lichetenstein-inspired-photography References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2008/11/10/lichtenstein-re-visited/) & [mikeruiz](http://www.mikeruiz.com/beauty05.html) These Lichtenstein-style [editorial beauty shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/up-next-campaign) are fabulously striking and fun too. They were photographed by Mike Ruiz who has an extensive portfolio of famous [beauty editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-collection) many women would recognize. Ruiz has photographed for magazines such as Vanity Fair, Flaunt, Conde Nast Traveler, Interview, Paper, Citizen K, Dazed and Confused, Arena, Italian Elle. **Implications** - As digital media has taken over most of the printing world, the images we are used to seeing are clear, crisp and seamlessly colored. By contrasting modern aesthetics with [styles of the past](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54), artists are able to create images and works of art that stand out amongst the multiple images that flood our vision. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Beauty Shots:** Creating beauty editorials inspired by vintage art styles can create visual impact and stand out in a saturated digital media world. - **Experimental Photography Techniques:** Exploring alternative photography styles and techniques can create unique beauty editorial shots and differentiate from traditional styles. - **Playful Beauty Visuals:** Incorporating artistic playfulness and humor into beauty editorials can create memorable and engaging visuals that stand out in digital media. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Innovative photography studios and professionals can differentiate themselves by exploring alternative techniques and styles, such as vintage inspired art. - **Beauty:** Beauty brands can collaborate with artists and photographers to create engaging and memorable visual campaigns through playful and experimental beauty editorials. - **Fashion Publishing:** Fashion publishers can showcase unique visual content that differentiates them from competitors and engages their audience by commissioning playful and experimental beauty editorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md) - [Disco-Glamour Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory.md) - [High-End Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-louis-vuitton-campaign.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Collaborative Vibrant Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-pucci.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md)