# Interactive Illustration Photography Models in the Surreal Fashion Series Interplay With Paintings By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-fashion References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/gorgeously-surreal-fashion-photography) & [missaniela](http://www.missaniela.com/) The Surreal Fashion photo series is aptly named. Full of stunning styles set in whimsical scenarios, it is fantastical at its finest. The Surreal Fashion photo series may also seem rather familiar to some since it is the work of one [Natalie 'Miss Aniela' Dybisz](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-aniela), a fashion photographer who is based in the United Kingdom. Her work has been featured in multiple places and she continues to wow the industry with her imaginative shots. The Surreal Fashion photo series in particular is quite impressive. It focuses on [classic paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes) in a unique way. Instead of simply photographing real-life versions of antiquated artwork, Miss Aniela makes her models interact with painted characters to create intriguingly [whimsical situations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025). Although full of narrative, the Surreal Fashion photo series is as fanciful as a fairy tale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surreal Photography:** Using classic paintings as a backdrop for models in imagery presents opportunities for expanding the creative horizons of photography. - **Interactive Art:** Integrating physical art with photographic subjects shows potential for creating new and engaging art forms. - **Fantastical Fashion:** Using surreal imagery to showcase fashion items allows for a unique and memorable way to market clothing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Integrating creative staging techniques with photography presents opportunities for differentiation and innovation within the industry. - **Art:** Using photographic subjects in paintings and other types of art opens up new possibilities for mixed media art forms. - **Fashion:** Incorporating surreal imagery into fashion photography allows for the creation of innovative, eye-catching marketing materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [GenAI Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desigual-x-neural-fashion.md) - [Surrealist Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-popup.md)