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# Lion-Infused Photoshoots
'Atlas: The Lion' by Tim Walker for Love Magazine is Fierce

By Seçil Soytürk | Published 2013-08-03 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-by-tim-walker
References: [swide](http://www.swide.com/style-fashion/dolce-and-gabbana-alta-moda/dolce-and-gabbana-alta-moda-in-love-magazine-anniversary-issue-2013-by-tim-walker/2013/7/29) & [anneofcarversville](http://www.anneofcarversville.com/style-photos/2013/7/29/edie-campbell-karen-elson-in-atlas-the-lion-by-tim-walker-fo.html)

Edie Campbell and Karen Elson were photographed by Tim Walker for Love magazine issue 10 F/W 2013. These three important personalities of the British fashion world were accompanied by a circus lion named Atlas. Tim Walker became famous in the fashion world thanks to his incredible imagination, surrealistic flair and taste for haute couture.

In this work, he made another [theatrical and dreamlike editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiger) by creating a complete fantasy world. The two beautiful models Campbell and Elson presented unique gowns picked by stylists Katie Grand and Sandy Powell from [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign). The interesting hair styles and [body paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) were done by Julien D'Ys.

With this editorial, Tim Walker shows again how to incorporate the real world and the surreal in his photographs.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 92% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Surrealistic Fashion Shoots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of surreal elements in fashion photography to create captivating and imaginative visuals.
- **Incorporating Animals in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with the inclusion of animals in fashion editorials to add an unexpected and captivating element to the storytelling.
- **Fantasy-inspired Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of fashion styling by incorporating fantasy elements such as unique gowns, interesting hair styles, and body paints.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace surrealism and storytelling techniques in fashion photography to create visually compelling and unforgettable images.
- **Fashion Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of animals and fantasy-inspired elements in fashion styling to create unique and memorable looks.
- **Haute Couture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create fantasy-inspired haute couture pieces that push the boundaries of traditional fashion.

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