The Ones 2 Watch 'Dark Web' fashion story doesn't necessarily reference the true meaning of the term that is most often associated with the broader Deep Web but instead highlights cyber-themed visuals and props.
Photographer Ezekiel Santos captures the series inside a research lab which features retro desktop computers, copiers and other tech equipment many may remember from the 90s. The Dark Web editorial features model Louis at Anti Agency London and is styled by Ali Ekmekci.
Some of the editorial's most memorable wardrobe picks include textured, wooly jackets, layered plaid outfits and even knits that boast patterns reminiscent of electrical circuit boards. Drawing inspiration from nostalgia and cyber imagery, this editorial plays up the fashion industry's ongoing 90s obsession and evokes a moody and youthful vibe.
Cyber-Themed Menswear Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Dark Web' Fashion Story is Avant-Garde
Trend Themes
1. Cyber-themed Fashion - Opportunity to incorporate futuristic elements and tech-inspired designs into fashion.
2. Nostalgia Fashion - Chance to tap into the ongoing 90s obsession and create retro-inspired clothing.
3. Youthful and Moody Fashion - Potential to explore dark and edgy fashion styles that evoke a moody and youthful vibe.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can embrace cyber-themed and nostalgic designs to attract tech-savvy and nostalgic consumers.
2. Technology - Technology companies can collaborate with fashion brands to create innovative wearable tech products inspired by cyber-themed fashion trends.
3. Photography - Photographers can experiment with cyber-themed visuals and props to create avant-garde fashion editorials and attract fashion clients.