Male Model Scene's 'Heart of Darkness' editorial boasts moody and melancholy portraits of model Liviu Scortanu. Lensed in the heart of Tokyo, this series captures an unexpected and surprisingly quiet side of the booming urban center.
Model Liviu projects a melancholy attitude in this series that graces the February 2016 issue of Male Model Scene's print publication. The series is captured by photographer Bernd Mats and highlights a wardrobe of contemporary menswear pieces with an Eastern design inspiration.
Highlighting silk kimonos, loose capes and oversized tunics, Heart of Darkness features fashions from a number of emerging labels. They include Hussein Chalayan Awning, Tokyo Tower by Natsuki Shigeta and Attachment among other names. Overall, Heart of Darkness lives up to its dramatic name and spotlights dark imagery that is juxtaposed with fashion-forward clothing picks.
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Trend Themes
1. Melancholy Fashion - The trend towards moodier, darker fashion could create opportunities for emerging designers that specialize in melancholic aesthetics.
2. Urban Minimalism - The portrayal of Tokyo as a surprisingly quiet and melancholic city could inspire a trend towards minimalist urban imagery across industries such as travel and advertising.
3. East Meets West Menswear - The combination of Western menswear silhouettes with Eastern design inspiration could create opportunities for designers to create clothing that uniquely blends cultural influences from both regions.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The moody and melancholic photography style of the editorial creates opportunities for fashion designers to create pieces with a darker, emotional edge.
2. Travel - The portrayal of Tokyo as a surprisingly quiet and melancholic city could inspire travel brands to create campaigns highlighting the unexpected, quieter side of popular tourist destinations.
3. Advertising - The juxtaposition of dark imagery with fashion-forward clothing picks could inspire advertising campaigns for luxury brands that seek to create a sense of drama and emotion in their messaging.