Daan van der Deen, the face of Versace’s Fall/Winter 2014 campaign stars in this eccentrically elegant editorial for Wonderland magazine.
The model is captured by photographer John Akehurst's lens for the British publication's latest installment. Daan is dressed in a wardrobe of eclectic menswear looks that fuse wearable essentials with theatrical accessory pieces.
Mixing leather and sculptural flower accessories, the Daan van der Deen Wonderland editorial is the opposite of expected. The model pulls off both modern and costume-inspired attire in the photo series while posing in a stark studio setting.
This image series by photographer John Akehurst highlights a range of luxe pieces from a number of reputable labels that include Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Dsquared2 and a slew of others.
Costumed Model Captures
Daan van der Deen Stars in this Eccentric Editorial for Wonderland
Trend Themes
1. Eccentric Menswear Looks - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in creating more accessible and affordable versions of theatrical accessory pieces for everyday wear.
2. Mixing Leather and Sculptural Accessories - Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in developing sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to leather while incorporating unique sculptures as accessory pieces.
3. Modern and Costume-inspired Attire - There is potential for disruptive innovation in designing clothing that seamlessly blends modern and costume-inspired elements to create unique and versatile fashion statements.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunities within the fashion industry lie in incorporating theatrical accessory pieces into everyday menswear, creating a new market for eclectic fashion.
2. Luxury Retail - The luxury retail industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of offering customizable and personalized versions of eccentric menswear looks to cater to individual style preferences.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in the sustainable fashion industry through the development of eco-friendly alternative materials for leather and integrating sculptural designs into clothing.