The DC Women Get Their Costumes Re-Imagined in Chic Hipster Style
Ian Andrew Panganiban — June 19, 2013 — Pop Culture
References: elizabethbeals.deviantart & designtaxi
DC women characters get re-imagined into vogue hipsters in Elizabeth Beals' Justice League illustrations.
The women of DC are usually showcased in clothing pieces that are targeted to please the male demographic. For Beals' drawings, she decided to alter the wardrobes of several DC women characters to please the fashion-savvy audiences of the DC comics. From Harley Quinn to Wonder Woman, most of the major female players of the DC Universe are accounted for -- with Hawkgirl being the clear exception from the illustrated roster.
Each outfit was designed with the use of characters' regular crime fighting outfit. Beals also included in her illustrations the incorporate aspects of the characters' personality into the hipster ensembles.
The women of DC are usually showcased in clothing pieces that are targeted to please the male demographic. For Beals' drawings, she decided to alter the wardrobes of several DC women characters to please the fashion-savvy audiences of the DC comics. From Harley Quinn to Wonder Woman, most of the major female players of the DC Universe are accounted for -- with Hawkgirl being the clear exception from the illustrated roster.
Each outfit was designed with the use of characters' regular crime fighting outfit. Beals also included in her illustrations the incorporate aspects of the characters' personality into the hipster ensembles.
Trend Themes
1. Hipster Fashion in Comics - The integration of hipster fashion in comics presents an opportunity for fashion companies to expand their reach beyond traditional audiences.
2. Female Empowerment in Comics - Reimagining female superheroes in new, stylish ways can help promote female empowerment and inclusivity in the comic book industry.
3. Personalization of Superhero Costumes - Taking cues from character personalities when designing costumes can personalize characters and add a new dimension to superhero storytelling.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Collaborating with comic book companies to blend fashion with comics can create new, unique opportunities for fashion companies.
2. Entertainment - Reimagining comic book characters in new and innovative ways can attract a wider audience and generate new entertainment opportunities.
3. Publishing - Diversifying comic book content can open up new markets and audiences for comic book publishers.
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