The Vogue Italia Close Up editorial displays a series of cramped rooms. As these spaces are stacked with garbage bags, clothing and newspapers, they are largely reminiscent of hoarding scenes.
This backdrop breaks with the rest. Model Querelle Jansen took over the space with ease however, as was captured by photographer David Dunan. Dunan's images revealed a sprawled Janson who laid out amid the stacks of paper, certainly a far cry from the prototypical images of high end fashion. Stylist Valentina Serra assured just the opposite however with her assortment of oversize purses, professional womenswear and couture dresses. This artistic set is currently being showcased in the March 2013 issue of Vogue Italia, setting a creative tone for the magazine.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Artistic Excess
- Opportunity to explore unconventional and eccentric aesthetics by incorporating clutter and chaos into fashion and design.
- Breaking Stereotypes
- Chance to challenge traditional perceptions of luxury and high-end fashion by juxtaposing it with unconventional settings and backgrounds.
- Unconventional Editorials
- Emerging trend of featuring avant-garde and boundary-pushing editorials in fashion magazines to captivate audiences and ignite creativity.
Where This Applies
- Fashion and Luxury
- Potential for fashion brands and designers to disrupt the industry by embracing unconventional aesthetics and challenging traditional notions of luxury.
- Photography and Visual Arts
- Opportunity for photographers and artists to experiment with unorthodox settings and styles to create captivating and thought-provoking visual content.
- Media and Publications
- Rise of unconventional editorials in magazines opens up possibilities for media companies to attract a broader audience and foster creative discussions.
