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# Vibrant Candid Captures
The Tommy Ton for Harper's Bazaar Korea May 2012 Issue is Punchy

By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-05-24 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-ton-for-harpers-bazaar-korea-may-2012
References: [mode.newslicious.net](http://mode.newslicious.net/2012/05/street-smart-ming-xi-hanne-gaby-odiele.html) & [harpersbazaar](http://www.harpersbazaar.com/)

These colorful candid snaps by street style photographer [Tommy Ton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-hilfigers-2025) for the Harper's Bazaar Korea May 2012 issue are detail-focused and full of pizzazz. The naturalistic style of Ton proves the streets are the runway in today's fashion society.

Models Ming Xi and Hanne-Gaby Odiele are sporting a number of [punchy seasonal colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) such as canary yellow, vivid turquoise, barbie pink and tangy tangerine. The mix of lady-like silhouettes and quarreling hues makes for a graceful authoritative feature. The editorial is decked out in hot style waves of the season, like [sporty-chic ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) and textured floral shift dresses.

The impromptu snaps and close-up shots of intricate accessories are common characteristics of street style photography. If you are looking for a dose of saturated inspiration, take a peek at the Tommy Ton for Harper's Bazaar Korea May 2012 issue.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 76% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Street Style Photography:** The trend of naturalistic street style photography is disrupting the traditional fashion industry by showcasing real people and real fashion.
- **Vibrant Color Palettes:** The trend of using bold and colorful palettes in fashion photography presents disruptive innovation opportunities for cosmetics and beauty industries to create new products that complement these colors.
- **Mixing Lady-like and Sporty Styles:** The trend of combining feminine and sporty fashion styles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for clothing brands to create unique and versatile clothing pieces that cater to a wider range of customers.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Photography:** The disruptive trend of street style photography presents opportunities for fashion photography businesses to expand their services and cater to the growing demand for naturalistic and authentic fashion photography.
- **Fashion Retail:** The trend of mixing lady-like and sporty styles creates opportunities for fashion retailers to offer a wider range of clothing options to customers and appeal to diverse fashion preferences.
- **Cosmetics and Beauty:** The trend of using bold and vibrant colors in fashion photography creates opportunities for cosmetics and beauty industries to innovate and create new products that complement these colors.

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