# Stylized Tradesmen Photography 'Welders' Takes an Eccentric and Bedazzled Spin on Welding Helmets By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welding-helmets References: [sickymagazine](http://www.sickymagazine.com/welders/) This colorful editorial features elaborately and [eccentrically embellished welding helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1). Not surprisingly, the photo series by artists Jeleza Rose, Zhanna Syguta-Milova and Andrew Onufriyenko is titled 'Welders.' With its completely random choice of materials used, the costumes resemble something Lady Gaga would think of. This [experimental photography and art project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) combines film, digital photography, portraiture and fashion. Each welder is reinvented and styled with heavy emphasis on eccentricity. The resulting effect is eye-catching and also humorous. The photo series portrays tradesmen in a funky light. The actual role of a welder is not exactly glamorous, but this photoshoot bedazzles welders with [chains, jewels and flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection). If a real welder were to be behind the helmet, the sight would be hilarious and maybe even awkward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eccentric Tradesmen Style:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to create unique and eye-catching workwear for tradesmen, incorporating bold and eccentric designs. - **Artistic Fusion:** Artists and photographers can explore the fusion of different art forms, such as photography, fashion, and portraiture, to create intriguing and visually striking projects. - **Humorous Transformation:** There is potential for humorous and unconventional reinterpretations of traditionally mundane job roles, creating unexpected and entertaining content. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the tradesmen workwear market, offering stylish and unconventional options for tradesmen. - **Art:** Artists and photographers can collaborate to create unique and visually engaging projects that blur the lines between different art forms. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies and content creators can explore humorous and unconventional portrayals of everyday job roles to entertain and engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md)