Avant-garde hair is a fantastic way to make a big, bold statement on the runway or on the pages of a magazine. These outrageous hairstyles are outlandish and definitely not your average street-ready hairdos.
Some of these crazy designs play up eye-popping colors or unconventional shapes to really make a statement. Most times, these avant-garde hairstyles are used to enhance the appearance of some sort of fashion, but they are so dynamic that they could easily stand on their own as the focal points of a photograph.
Normally, the straight bottom edge of a blunt cut hairstyle is about as geometric as hair can get, but some of these examples of avant-garde hair shape strands of hair into unbelievable shapes. Some examples of this include incredible triangles or over-accentuated ovals that are like next-level beehives.
66 Outrageous Avant-Garde Hair Designs
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60s-Inspired Hair Editorials
The Merci, Bardot Editorial for Elle Denmark Depicts Supersized Locks
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Victorian Fairy Tale Couture
This 'True Cinderella' Editorial Features Fairy Tale Costumes
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Polished Punk Fashion
The Vogue Taiwan 'Punk Me' Photoshoot Stars Ellinore Erichsen
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Flower Maiden Fashion Editorials
The Gladys Ng 'Painting a Garden' Photoshoot is Whimsical
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Quirky Ribbon Coifs
The Beautylish Hair Bow Tutorial is Simple
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Frizzed-Out Red-Haired Editorials
T Magazine 'The Fairest of Them All' Stars Actor Julianne Moore
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Candy-Coated Beauty Photoshoots
Taylor by Jeff Tse is Styled in Colorful Coifs and Bright Makeup
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Polished Punk Photography
The L’Oreal Feria Pastel Toning Conditioner Campaign by Peter Pedo
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Colorful Hipster Beauty Captures
This Beauty Series Features Flirty Fashion and Colorful Dyed Hair
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Rocker Pink-Haired Editorials
Jeans Catcher by Katriena Emmanuel is Eccentric and Multicolored
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Cotton Candy Styles
The Candy Glam Spring 2012 Collection is Sweetly Seductive
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Cotton Candy-Haired Editorials
Hong Kong Pink by Jeffrey Chan is Captured on the Streets of Asia
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Transformative Hair Editorials
The Numero Russia 'On The Top' Photoshoot is Boldly Sculptural
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Natural Hair Photoshoots
Glenford Nunez's ‘The Coiffure Project’ Celebrates Beauty
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Chromatic Club Kid Couture
The 'Party Monster' Series is Sharply Hued and Striking
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Highlighter Hair Shoots
The Tush Magazine Farbezuwachs Editorial is Dynamic
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Brightly Hued Hair Photography
These Vibrant Beauty Shots Focus on Unnatural Hair Colors
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Dramatically Artistic Hair Ads
The Coiff Your Success Magazine Campaign Showcases Creative Styles
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Green-Gradient Hairstyles
The Gravure Magazine 'Heavy Metal' Editorial Stars Chloe Norgaard
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Voluminously Twisted Hairstyles
Elina by Jeff Tse Showcases Modern Victorian-Inspired Coifs
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Cotton Candy Coif Captures
The Michael David Adams' 'Beauty School Dropout' Series is Super Sweet
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Coiffed Chin Campaigns
These Wilkinson Sword Ads Encourage Styling Your Stubble
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Hair-Raising Updos
Radical Sky-High Hair for 'Up to You' in Vogue Nippon
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Veggie-Inspired Hairdos
A Japanese Hair Salon Came up with This Chic 'Ripe Tomato' Look
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Luminescent Liquid Coifs
The Tim Tadder Water Wigs Collection Makes a Splash
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Fantastical Wig Photography
The Rocchetti Parrucche Series Showcases Some Sculptural Coifs
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Muted Rainbow Photoshoots
The Nylon Mexico Flower Editorial is Multi-Colored
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Ombre Retro Coifs
Karolina Waz by Marcin Kempski is Full of Multicolored Designs
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Elegantly Monochromatic Editorials
Zoe Aggeliki Poses in Suits For Masquerade Magazine
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Stylish Asymmetrical Headgear
The Women's Luxy Vespa Helmet Enhances the Look of Your Hair
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Tiny Bejeweled Bangs
Flaviyake's Crystal Fringe is an Attention-Grabbing Hairstyle
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Witchy Violet-Haired Celebs
The Kelly Osbourne Glamoholic Cover Story is Elegantly Edgy
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Glitter-Covered Hairstyles
The Christopher Shannon Spring 2014 Collection is Raver-Inspired
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Wildly Cartoonish Editorials
The Color Coded Editorial for Vision Magazine is Bursting with Color
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Technicolor Creased Fashion
Dazed & Confused 'Pleat Please' Pays Tribute to Designer Issey Miyake
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Sculptural Coif Photoshoots
The HK Tatler 'Colour Me Beautiful' Editorial is Eccentric
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Wonderfully Woolen Tresses
Louise Walker 'Wooly Head' Combats Bad Hair With Knitwear
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Hair-Raising Sensual Shoots
The Hasse Nielsen for Contributor #4 Shoot is Sultry and Seductive
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Disheveled Cowlick Coifs
Madeleine Blomberg Schon Magazine Photoshoot Shows a Windswept Hairstyle
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Edgy Pastel Beauty Looks
The Marie Claire China 'Ice Cream Lady' Editorial Stars Marcelina Sowa
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Eccentric Hairstyle Editorials
This Shoot Puts Crazy Hairstyles for Men with Louis Vuitton Fashion
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Glam Cosmetic Surgery Captures
The Cirugia Vogue Mexico Image Series is Bold and Over-the-Top
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Sculptural Hairstyle Portraits
The Eliza Kukawska by Anna Dyszkiewicz Beauty Story is Conceptual
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Chic LEGO Coifs
‘Mindplay: Bricks on Me' by Elroy Klee Turns Toys into Voguish Hair
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Candy-Colored Coifs
The Acid Queen Editorial for The Contributing Editor is Edgy and Raw
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Fantasy Horned Hair
These Unicorn Costume Wigs are Mythical and Magical
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Outrageously Odd Hair Headpieces
This Perplexing Lady Gaga Outfit Features Strange Head Gear
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Scenic Couture Coifs
The Beautiful Erin Case Haircut Series Captures Stunning Hairdos
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Cartoon Mouse Coifs
The Cool Cat SID Editorial Embraces Eccentric Hairstyles
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Zipper-Infused Hairstyles
Flaviyake Creates One-of-a-Kind Looks
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Wild Runway Faux-Hawks
Junya Watanabe Rocks Punk Subculture with Massive Mohawks
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Glowing Hair Weaves
The Fiber Optic Wig by Haus of Gaga is Inspired by Disney Princesses at a Rave
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Playfully Artistic Hairstyle Ads
The Coiff Your Success 2 Campaign is Creatively Sculptural
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Teased Ombre Hair Editorials
The Editorial for 'Star Bédard' Emphasizes Pristine Puffy Hairs
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Canine-Influenced Coifs
High-Pedigree Dogs Inspire the WildWash 2013 Ad Campaign
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Sky-Scraping Hairdos
Hairchitecture from Gijo and Fahr 021.3 is Architecturally Inspired
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Crazy Cyclopean Coifs
The Biglilkim Eyeball Hairdo is Both Creative and Creepy
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Shaggy Tree Hair Art
Jonny Glover's Hair Art is Shaggy and Spruced Up
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Fabulously Frazzled Coifs
The Joanna Kustra 'Widowmaker' Series Embraces Frizzy Hair
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Fierce Fire-Haired Editorials
The One To Flames SID Magazine Fashion Story Burns Up
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Technicolor Hair Hues
These Hair Coloring Ideas Make Artwork Out of Everyday Hairdos
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Styled Tress Typography
Hairline Presents the Hebrew Alphabet Made from Parting People's Coifs
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Futuristic Pastel Fashion
The Sea Punk'd Editorial is Done in a Futuristic Hipster Style
Candy-Coated Beauty Photoshoots
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Sensual 60s Beauty Spreads
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Color-Blocked Beauty Shots
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Edgy Tropics-Inspired Editorials
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The Mermaid Fantasy Nylon Korea Editorial is 90s Inspired
Bewitching Fantasy Editorials
The Editorial 'She Writes Sins' is Alice in Wonderland-Inspired
Sculptural Etherealism Catalogs
The Chow Ka Wa Key Graduate Collection is Uniquely Avant-Garde
Seashore Lounging Editorials
The ELLE Singapore 'Life's a Beach' Photoshoot is Sultrily Laid-Back
Technicolored Knitwear Editorials
The Ethnicolor Fashion Story is Visually Vivid
Smeared Lipstick Editorials
The Little Red Beauty Story Embraces Crimson-Colored Cosmetics
High Fashion Commuting Editorials
Julia Frauche Rocks Plaid & Spots for Vogue Brasil's Fall Issue
Multiple Personality Editorials
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Fashion Addict Editorials
The Steve Kraitt Designer Drugs Beauty Story is Brand-Obsessed
Fairytale Fantasy Retailers
The Bambini by Denis Kosutic Store Appeals to Children's Imagination
Coiled Pink Tree Installations
The 'Pink Punch' Tree Art Will Definitely Garner More Visitors
Dreamy Punk Fashion
The Faar UK Magazine 'New Romantics' Editorial Has a Somber Attitude
Punk Rock Vintage Photography
This Edgy Punk Rock Photos Bring Teen Angst to 'C-Heads Magazine'
'60s Bombshell Editorials
The Vogue Brazil July 2013 Cover Shoot Stars a Retro Anna Ewers
Social Media-Sourced Models
These Unconventional Diesel Models Were Spotted on Social Media
Oriental Minimalism Menswear
The Sean Suen Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Sleek and Streamlined
Fiery Feminine Editorials
The L’Officiel Netherlands August 2013 Photoshoot Stars Magdalena
Posh Beach Fashion
The ELLE Vietnam June 2013 Editorial Stars Aussie Model Rosie Tupper
Frightening Makeup Masks
The 'Uniface Mask' is the Alternative to Makeup Or Plastic Surgery
Purple Punk Editorials
This Spread for Pulp Magazine Features Purple Hair and Black Attire
Stripped Beautifully Bare Images
These Lady Gaga Images for V Magazine Show the Queen's Comeback
Modernized 1800s-Like Fashion
The Vogue Italia 'Thornfield in Flame' Editorial Channels Jane Eyre
Fierce Feline-Printed Couture
Jean Paul Gaultier’s F/W 2013 Collection Makes a Grand Statmen
Urban Boho Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Brooklyn Chick' Editorial Stars Yuliana Bondor
Dark Beetlejuice-Inspired Editorials
This Eerie Editorial Features Dark Hair and Fashion
Beautiful Bible-Inspired Portraits
This Bible Inspired Portrait Series is by Victoria Bolkina
Urban Denim Editorials
The Marie Claire US 'Jean Streets' Photoshoot Stars Daniela Braga
Fantastical Folklore Fashion
The Ulyana Sergeenko Fall 2013 Couture Revives Storybook Styles
Pattern-Clashing Streetwear Catalogs
The Joseph Turvey Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Vivid
Urban Goth Fashion
The Numero 'Bowery Girl' Editorial Stars a Dark Kremi Otashliyska
Youthfully Elegant Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Shades of Summer' Stars Tanya Katysheva
Punk Elegance Editorials
Chris Craymer Shot this Edgy Editorial for Glass Magazine September 2013
Tattered Collage Editorials
The Paper Memories Beauty Story Highlights Bohemian Makeup Looks
Eerily Elegant Editorials
The Apropos Journal 'The Secret Garden' Photoshoot Stars Katrin Thormann
Unconventional Utilitarianism Catalogs
The Nicomede Talavera Spring/Summer 2014 Line is Vanguard
Dark Boudoir Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Undress Me' Photoshoot Stars Laela Vastrick
Statuesque Seaside Editorials
The ILLI Magazine 'Sirene' Photoshoot Stars Mela Werner
Sleek '80s Editorials
The Vogue Russia July 2013 Cover Shoot Stars a Retro Anja Rubik
Compatible Astrological Sign Ads
The Tulipan Condoms Horoscope Campaign is Predictably Appealing
Glittering Asian Starlet Editorials
W Magazine Decemeber 2013 Will Make You a Fan
Picasso-Inspired Fashion Editorials
The Campaign for 'Masha Reva' Deconstructs the Human Face
Girly Grunge Fashion
The Stylist Magazine Editorial Stars Model Zlata Mangafic
Eccentrically Urban Editorials
The London Boys i-D Magazine Photoshoot Showcases Vanguard Menswear
Steamy Basketball Editorials
The Editorial 'First Religion' Brings Heat to the Outdoor Court
Blond Bob Cut Editorials
The 'New Age Blond' Editorial Features Bold Blond Looks
Secret Society Editorials
Prestige International 'Eyes Wide Shut' is Full of Dark Sensuality
Romantically Rosy Editorials
The Little Thing Magazine 'Secret Rose Garden' Photoshoot is Dreamy
Alabaster Cat-Eye Beauty Looks
Black and White Beauty by Jeff Tse is Subtly Bold and Beautiful
Disney Cartoon-Inspired Cover Shoots
The Love Magazine Issue 10 is Covered by Minnie Mouse Ears
Punked Out Celeb Editorials
The Flaunt Issue 129 Photoshoot Stars an Edgy Lily Collins
Effortlessly Ladylike Editorials
The Vogue US September 2013 Issue is Covered by Jennifer Lawrence
Militant Minimalism Menswear
The Ones 2 Watch Equilibrium Image Series is Effortlessly Edgy
Whimsical Avant-Garde Fashion
The Scene 'The Passion of Thom Browne' Editorial is Provocative
Exotic Plaid Editorials
Marie Claire South Africa 'Highlander' Stars Model Aluad Deng Anei
Digital Fairytale Mirrors
'Tell Me, Mirror' by Yoori Koo Reacts to Movements with Ambient Light
Desert Damsel Editorials
The Eurowoman June 2013 Cover Shoot Stars Model Milou Sluis
Budding Blossom Editorials
'Growing is Forever' Shows a Blonde Model Blooming
Fiercely Retro Fashion
The Vogue Latin America June 2013 Photoshoot Stars Mirte Maas
Cherry Blossom Fashion
The Vogue Japan 'Posing in Pink' Photoshoot Stars Bette Franke
Brightly Patterned Punk Editorials
This Elle Mexico Editorial has Neon Makeup and Bright Apparel
Vanguard Olympian Portraits
The Olympiad Male Model Scene Exclusive is a Modern Take on Tradition
Cigarette-Like Search Engines
The Russian Ministry of Health Ad Campaign is Cleverly Inquisitive
Polished Pink Beauty Captures
This Sephora China Beauty Series Focuses on Pink Makeup
New Wave Graffiti Editorials
The Mr. Brainwash Adon Cover Story Displays the Artist's Masterpieces
Edgy Tape-Accented Editorials
The Kip Lott Lafayette Fashion Story is Unconventionally Groomed
Balcony Beauty Editorials
The Eurowoman June 2013 Editorial Stars a LV-Clad Josephine Skriver
Asymmetrical Beauty Captures
This Beauty Series Features Flirty Makeup and Strange Looks
Intimately Raw Editorials
The Vogue Italia 'Broken English' Photoshoot Stars Campbell and Elson
Edgy Holiday Beauty Editorials
The Vogue Taiwan 'X'mas Look' Photoshoot Stars Lana Zakocela
Modern Oasis Editorials
The Lulu's Summer 2013 Lookbook Stars Model Elina Vasilyevna
Shadowed Dancing Editorials
The Numéro #146 September 2013 Editorial is Stunningly Dark
Album Art-Mimicking Makeup
This Lady Gaga Makeup Look Takes the ‘ARTPOP’ Cover to the
Diverse Feminine Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar September Issue Celebrates All Women
Luminous Circus Editorials
The ELLE Bulgaria April 2013 Photoshoot Stars Valentina Dimitrova
Rock God-inspired Fashion
The ELLE Mexico 'Just for One Day' Editorial Channels David Bowie
Haute Couture Shipment Editorials
The ELLE Russia May 2013 Photoshoot Stars a Glamourous Iza Olak
Elegantly Retro Beauty Portraits
The Yve by Koty 2 Image Series Channels 40s Glamour
Las Vegas-Inspired Menswear
Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2014 Collection Takes American Cues
Fierce 90s-Inspired Fashion
The Russh Magazine June-July 2013 Editorial Stars Jourdan Dunn
Real Human Hair Typography
Monique Goossens Designs a Human Haired Typography
Floral-Infused Grunge Editorials
This Grunge Style Series Features Lots of Layered Outfits
Artistically Surreal Editorials
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Brian Cowen Takes Elegant Photos in the Sand Dunes of Kenosha
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The SVA Take it On Campaign Employs an In-Your-Face Visual Strategy
Playful Platinum Photography
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Smouldering Superhero Covers
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Elegant Floral Beauty Captures
This Stunning Beauty Series Focuses on a Woman with Flowers
Polished Retro-Inspired Beauty
The Used Magazine Spring-Summer 2013 Stars Zlata Mangafic
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Streamlined Trekkie Fashion
The Andrew Majtenyi Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection is Sci-Fi Chic
Personalized Typography Decor
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Top Down Editorials
The Interview Germany 'Hard Candy' Photoshoot Stars Candice Swanepoel
Hilarious Safety Ads
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Fairytale Exterior Lighting
This Outdoor Garden Chandelier Makes Parties Magical
Hand-Shaking Kitchen Utensil Ads
The Bodum 'With No Slip Grips' Campaign is Warm and Welcoming
Realistic Artistic Typography
Hand-Crafted Experimental Design Brings Graphics to Life
Sweat-Building Beauty Editorials
The Vogue China 'Banish Bloating' Editorial Stars Chiharu Okunugi
Jovial Minimalist Editorials
The Vogue Turkey 'Dogal Afet' Photoshoot Stars Milla Jovovich
$12,000 Acrylic Nails
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Fried Egg Typography
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Italian Hipster Editorials
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Popular Blog Popstar Parodies
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Broody Celeb Sibling Editorials
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8-Bit Raver Knitwear
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Good Samaritan Fruit Ads
The Hortifruti 'Only the Good Ones Get In' Campaign is Adorable
Masked Album-Amping Imagery
The First Image for the New Lady Gaga Album is Generating Hype Early
Typographic Mini Golf Courses
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Smartphone Light Streak Typography
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Self-Loving Rooftop Editorials
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