# Dreamlike Androgyny Editorials The Artist Slave Photo Series is Ethereal and Imaginative By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-artist-slave References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2013/01/the-artist-koty-2-slave.html) & [koty2](http://www.koty2.com) 'The Artist' Slave editorial is lensed by visionary photographers Koty 2. Koty 2 captures model Pawel Korczyk in androgynous studio shots that explore a variety of artful visual concepts. Whether levitating or floating in a bath of flowers, the model is ethereal as he sports floral headpiece accessories and [androgynous cosmetic looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) by hair and makeup artist Weronika Sikora. This gender-bending editorial is the opposite of traditional. Pawel sports a feminine wardrobe styled by Rozena Grey who dresses him in designer Pat Guzik's [modern and mininalist garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit). Gracing the publication's #8 issue, 'The Artist' Slave photo series is dreamlike and imaginative. From feminine makeup to warrior-like face paint, this [gender bending fashion story](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) blurs the lines between a photo editorial and a work of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Androgynous Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design gender-neutral clothing lines that embrace androgyny. - **Avant-garde Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques and concepts for fashion photography to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. - **Art-inspired Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to create editorial content that blurs the lines between fashion and art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new avenues for gender inclusivity and self-expression in the fashion industry. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine photography and artistry to create captivating visual narratives for fashion editorials. - **Creative Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional editorial formats and collaborations to engage readers in new and imaginative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md)