Only once have I tried to watch ‘Toddlers and Tiaras’ before feeling faintly sick to my stomach; 'High Glitz' by Susan Anderson seems a little easier to swallow. A compilation of glamorous girls (or more like babies), there is more makeup and glittering gowns than even Dame Edna could compete with.
Documenting this outrageous phenomenon, 'High Glitz' by Susan Anderson had each diminutive queen style their own photo, revealing, as Julie Wolfson so adequately puts it, "eerily mature poses and intensely sultry stares." This collection will also be at Kopeikin Gallery in Los Angeles.
Child Beauty Pageants
'High Glitz' by Susan Anderson Gives a Glimpse of Pint-Sized Glamor
Trend Themes
1. Rising Popularity of Child Beauty Pageants - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing safe and age-appropriate alternatives for children to participate in beauty pageants.
2. Controversy Surrounding Child Beauty Pageants - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating platforms or organizations that promote body positivity and self-esteem for young girls.
3. Impact on Child Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing educational programs that focus on nurturing talent and confidence in children without the emphasis on physical appearance.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Beauty - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring ethical and sustainable beauty brands for children.
2. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Producing alternative forms of entertainment for children that promote inclusivity and creativity.
3. Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new educational models to develop well-rounded skills and confidence in children.