Warsaw-based fashion photographer Maciej Boryna's recent work for Soul Magazine is anything but pedestrian. Often times, a magazine cover will catch one's eye, then promptly fade into the background. That is most definitely not the case with these photographs.
In terms of clothing, the looks range from high-end fashion to eccentric costumes. Yet whatever the tone, each photograph has a definite David Bowie-Ziggy Startdust feel to it. Much of this is due to the work of stylist and make up artist Annia Rozga, who has styled model Jaquelline (D'Vision) in such a way as to affect an androgynous look similar to that found in the cover art of Bowie's iconic album.
Even if these looks are not one's cup of tea, they will catch one's eye.
Startling Androgynous Editorials
This Soul Magazine Photography is Punchy and Eccentric
Trend Themes
1. Androgynous Fashion - The increasing demand for genderless clothing presents an opportunity to create gender-neutral fashion lines that cater to a larger audience.
2. Eccentric Styling - Incorporating unconventional and eccentric styling in fashion photography can create a unique and eye-catching aesthetic for brands that want to stand out from the crowd.
3. Soulful Photography - Soulful, emotive photography can set a brand's visual aesthetic apart from the traditionally sleek and polished style, creating a more personalized and intimate connection with consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion companies can capitalize on the rising popularity of androgynous fashion and eccentric styling to create unique lines that appeal to a wider customer base.
2. Photography - Photography studios can embrace the trend towards soulful and intimate photography to offer clients a distinctive and personal approach to visual branding.
3. Magazine Publishing - Magazine publishers can incorporate androgynous fashion and eccentric styling in their editorials to attract readers with a taste for unconventional visual aesthetics.