Dansk Magazine’s autumn 2008 spread is really beautiful. I love its well-executed chiaroscuro lighting and the shadowy sets, but most of all, I marvel at the religious iconography displayed by the publication.
Fashion magazines and religious institutions have always had a very uneasy relationship. For the former, displaying overtly religious motifs on their publications increase the potential shock value incrementally and hopefully, they believe, sales will follow suit. As for the latter, well, they can always add to their long list of sins.
Religious Fashion Covers
Dansk Magazine Gets Pious
Trend Themes
1. Religious Fashion - The trend of incorporating religious iconography in fashion photography and clothing design offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in marketing and product design.
2. Chiaroscuro Lighting - The trend of chiaroscuro lighting in fashion photography offers opportunities for innovative lighting equipment and techniques that can enhance the visual appeal of product photography.
3. Iconography in Print Media - The trend of using religious iconography in print media presents opportunities for designers and artists to experiment with a wide range of themes and motifs that can capture the imagination of readers and viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Photography - The fashion photography industry can leverage religious iconography and chiaroscuro lighting to create innovative and visually stunning campaigns that capture the attention of consumers and drive sales.
2. Fashion Design - The fashion design industry can incorporate religious iconography into clothing design, offering unique and meaningful clothing collections that appeal to customers looking for more than just fashion.
3. Printing and Publishing - The printing and publishing industry can experiment with different themes and motifs, including religious iconography, to create innovative and visually appealing publications that engage readers and viewers.