Fashion photographer Carlotta Manaigo is behind the fresh-faced Super Heroes editorial for Mixte Magazine. This comic-infused adolescent series features models Matt Ardell, Roan Bowen, Marley Chapman and Nicola Wincenc sporting heroic face paint. These stylish young models rock layered looks and colors that are bound to remind super hero fans of their favorite comic book characters.
In one of these shots a long-haired model hangs out by the beach, sporting an orange and green button-up, half hidden beneath a plain gray t-shirt. Orange and green are the colors of Aquaman. In other shots these models sport the Superman symbol and the Batman signal on their faces.
This series is fun because it's loosely inspired by super heroes, and plays around with a variety of casual layered looks for young men.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Comic-inspired Fashion
- The use of comic book themes and colors in high-fashion is disrupting the industry by appealing to younger generations and creating new trends.
- Face Paint in Editorial Photography
- The use of face paint in fashion editorials is creating new opportunities for makeup artists and photographers to push creative boundaries.
- Layered Looks for Young Men
- The trend towards casual layered outfits for young men is creating opportunities for new fashion designers to enter the industry and redefine the traditional masculine look.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Photography
- Incorporating playful and unconventional elements like face paint and comic book themes into fashion editorials is disrupting traditional high-fashion photography and creating new opportunities for photographers.
- Apparel Retail
- Retailers can capitalize on the trend towards comic-inspired fashion by stocking merchandise that appeals to young consumers interested in casual yet playful styles inspired by their favorite super heroes.
- Makeup Artistry
- The use of face paint in fashion editorials is disrupting traditional makeup artistry and creating new opportunities for artists to showcase their creativity and skill outside of traditional beauty looks.
