Yyellowbird (a.k.a. Cari Wayman) has a unique finish and feel to all of her photos that is very vintage.
She has routinely posted her works on Flickr over the past few years, and clothing chain Aritzia scooped her up to be their featured artist for spring 2009.
Yyellowbird's posted images are a hit all over the Internet and have been cited and re-posted over the vast blogosphere.
Implications - Although there has been an embrace of technologies that help to eliminate body hair, there is surge of hair-embracing products as well. Human hair is considered a taboo topic, and therefore very intriguing for a business to tackle. Businesses who can touch taboo topics make themselves newsworthy and appealing to curious consumers.
Hairy Taxidermy
Quirky Photography by Yyellowbird's Cari Wayman
Trend Themes
1. Hair-embracing Products - Businesses that develop hair-embracing products can tap into the curious consumer market and generate buzz.
2. Vintage Photography - The popularity of vintage-style photography presents opportunities for businesses to offer unique photo editing tools or services.
3. Featured Artists - Brands can collaborate with artists to feature their work, creating mutually beneficial relationships and attracting attention from consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Personal Care - The beauty industry can explore innovative hair-embracing products that challenge traditional norms and cater to curious consumers.
2. Photography and Editing - Companies in the photography industry can develop new tools or services that allow users to recreate vintage-style photography easily.
3. Fashion and Retail - Fashion brands can collaborate with artists and feature their work, providing unique and appealing content to attract consumers.