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# Comic Book Fashiontography
ST[i]LED Magazine Goes Kiddie Glam in Its August 2010 Issue

By christina abbott | Published 2010-08-17 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stiled-magazine
References: [issuu](http://issuu.com/knowabout/docs/stile_august_2010)

For its August 2010 issue, ST[i]LED magazine has models getting lost [DC Comic book-style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection), and photographer Steve Houghton makes sure they do!

Employing the same computer technologies used in the latest feature films, Houghton takes models to the Grand Canyon, the jungle, the desert and finally the beach! Houghton is an [image manipulation specialist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimsy-ai) and a definite pioneer in the new realm of photography.

All models were shot in a studio against a white background -- the rest is Steve’s magic. Styled in a kiddie glam fashion, the ST[i]LED magazine shoot showcases bright colors, exaggerated expressions, surreal settings and pool toys! Check out the gallery to see all the photos from this fun photo spread.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 85% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Comic Book Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with comic book publishers and create clothing collections inspired by comic book aesthetics.
- **Digital Image Manipulation:** Potential for software companies to develop advanced image manipulation tools that allow photographers to create surreal and fantastical settings in their photos.
- **Exaggerated Expressions Photography:** Chance for photographers to explore a new trend of capturing expressive and exaggerated facial expressions to create visually captivating images.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the popularity of comic book aesthetics to create unique and appealing clothing collections.
- **Software:** Software companies specializing in image manipulation can cater to the growing demand for advanced tools that enable surreal and creative photo editing.
- **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with capturing exaggerated expressions in their photos to create visually striking and captivating images.

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