The World Body Painting Championship 2009 in Austria just finished and the images resulting from the event are just stunning.
The body paint canvases look glorious, almost as if a rainbow threw up over the models. I also noticed a marked increase in the number of men being body painted (that can only be a good thing) as well as the addition of props.
I can’t imagine it would be hard to take a dull picture of the event, but I am particularly taken with the cyberdockdude stream on Flickr.
Unisex Body Painting
World Body Painting Championship 2009 Included More Men
Trend Themes
1. Unisex Body Painting - The rise in popularity of unisex body painting presents an opportunity for cosmetics and fashion industries to innovate and cater to a wider range of consumers.
2. Increased Diversity in Body Art - Continued increase in diversity of body art has driven a new market especially of inclusivity and diversity spaces in fashion industry.
3. Integration of Technology in Body Art - Body painting with the integration of technology allows a great potential for new disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics - The cosmetics industry can leverage the rise in popularity of unisex body painting to diversify and expand its product line.
2. Fashion - Fashion industry has a high potential to expand by embracing the inclusivity and unique expression of unisex body painting.
3. Entertainment - Integration of technology in body art provides an excellent opportunity to innovate and enhance the entertainment industry.