The 125 Magazine 'Old Glory' spread, shot by Paul Farrell for 125 Magazine's 'America' issue, celebrates a country known for its fanatical patriotism. Focusing on the instantly recognizable stars-and-stripes motif and other American greats, including Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock, 'Old Glory' encapsulates the gloss and glamor of the original American dream.
The Star-Spangled Banner inspires a series of creative beauty looks, sprayed onto torsos, applied painstakingly to lips and adorning exaggerated eyelashes. Check out the 125 Magazine 'Old Glory' spread in the featured gallery.
Patriotic Body Paintings
The 125 Magazine 'Old Glory' Spread Celebrates the Star Spangled Banner
Trend Themes
1. Patriotic Beauty Trends - Creative beauty looks featuring the stars-and-stripes motif and other American symbols, could inspire new patriotic makeup lines.
2. Body Art as Fashion - Body painting that involves elaborate designs and patriotic symbols could be used to create festival wear clothing and accessories.
3. Redefining American Patriotism - Using art and fashion to redefine American patriotism could open up a new range of products for people who want to show their love for their country in different ways.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Cosmetics - Beauty and cosmetics companies could create makeup lines inspired by patriotic symbols and motifs.
2. Fashion - Festival wear and accessories incorporating patriotic symbols and body art could be a new trend in the fashion industry.
3. Arts and Culture - Celebrating American patriotism through art and fashion can promote cultural awareness and open opportunities for artists and designers to redefine how patriotism is perceived.