The American publication's Suzy Menkes succinctly describes the looks featured in the T Magazine December 2013 editorial as "strange, beautiful, singular and, for most of us, unwearable." The sculptural and gothic designs are the latest creations by Rei Kawakubo, the mastermind behind Comme des Garçons. From a shapeless white dress that rivals the designs of Viktor & Rolf to sheer romantic gowns worthy of a wealthy Victorian widow, the looks are worthy of the accompanying articles title, "Fashion’s Purest Visionary."
The looks that make up the T Magazine December 2013 editorial are modelled on Maja Salamon, Elodia Prieto and Ine Neefs. They were shot by photographer Paolo Roversi and had their hair experimentally styled by a visionary in his own right, Julien d’Ys.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sculptural Gothic Fashion
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new fabric manipulation techniques and avant-garde silhouettes to create more daring and visually impactful fashion designs.
- Experimental Hair Styling
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine unconventional materials and techniques to push the boundaries of hairstyling and create unique and artistic looks.
- Fashion Editorial Photography
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate innovative lighting techniques, digital manipulation, and unconventional compositions to create visually stunning and narrative-driven fashion editorials.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Design
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Embrace the concept of unconventional beauty and challenge traditional fashion norms, offering more bold and experimental designs.
- Hair and Beauty
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new hairstyling techniques and products that allow for more artistic and avant-garde hairstyles, catering to individuals seeking unique and statement-making looks.
- Photography
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine traditional photography with digital technologies and experimental techniques to create captivating and thought-provoking fashion editorials that push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
