The Dazed & Confused Heartbreak High photoshoot showcases model Lily Donaldson as she took on the fashion sense of a teenager in high school. Donalson wore striped shirts, pointy collars and bows, just what one would expect of a young girl.
Stylist Sara Moonves put together these collegiate ensembles for Heartbreak High. She applied her evident expertise by way of head bands, jean shirts and loose sweaters. At the same time, she spoke to Dazed & Confused's upscale audience with revealing crop tops, thick blazers and sleek, long jackets, adding unexpected twists to the typical looks that are often sported in high schools. This mixture of classic with modern was captured by none other than photographer Max Farago.
Haute High School Editorials
The Heartbreak High Photoshoot is Upscale Yet Juvenile
Trend Themes
1. Upscale-youthful Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion designers to mix timeless and classic designs with modern and youthful elements to create upscale yet juvenile fashion.
2. Collegiate Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion designers to create fashion wear that speaks to the collegiate style theme illustrated in the Heartbreak High editorial photoshoot.
3. Re-imagined Fashion Design - There is an opportunity for fashion designers to take inspiration from high school fashion and reimagine it into something fresh and innovative for a broader audience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry could take advantage of the trend towards a more upscale, youthful look that takes inspiration from classic high school styles.
2. Photography - The photography industry could capitalize on the trend for fashion editorials that showcase a mixture of classic and modern designs, with unexpected twists that speak to a younger audience.
3. Editorial Publishing - The editorial publishing industry could leverage the trend for collegiate fashion to create content that speaks directly to a youth audience, while still maintaining a degree of sophistication and elegance.