Groom + Style , an online magazine that reviews fashion and beauty products, decided to conduct a unique experiment on style. They asked 27 fashion designers, artists, and photoshop experts to digitally makeover a male and female model. The designers could makeover the models however they wanted, as long as it incorporated the current style trends of their country.
Take a look at the photos to see how these designers celebrated their country’s fashion with this challenge.
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The Original Models
These were the two headshots that were circulated to fashion designers, artists, and photoshop experts around the world. Their task was to make these individuals look fashionable in the current trends of their country.
Australia
Australian designers dressed the models in formal wear, with influences from Australia’s British origins. The looks are polished and sophisticated.
Egypt
The Egyptian designer kept the models looking natural, but altered the model’s faces to reflect the current beauty trends of Egypt.
Lithuania
Piercings, facial hair, and bold makeup show off the current edgy beauty trends in Lithuania .
Poland
In Poland , the female model got a modern hairdo with these spunky space buns. The male model looks polished in a suit with his new facial hair.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE is all about glitz, glamor and high-end designers, so it’s no surprise that the models look like royalty with these looks.
Ukraine
Modern trends in Ukraine seem to be taking inspiration from the era of classic Hollywood with romantic makeup and chic updos. Doesn’t the female model look like Grace Kelly?
Albania
A voluminous and styled bob was given to the female model, complemented with glamorous makeup. The male model’s physical features were softened and his look was completed with a slicked-back haircut.
Belarus
The Belarussian designer went for glam with their makeover, showing off accessories like statement necklaces.
Bosnia
Designers in Bosnia went for a more artistic and surreal interpretation of the challenge. What do these looks convey to you?
Costa Rica
In Costa Rica , minimalist beauty trends like natural makeup and tidy hairdos are paired with bold accessories like these glasses.
Croatia
The Croatian designer focused on the physical features of the models. Both were given square jawlines, and the female model’s lips were plumped up.
Finland
It seems that bold eye makeup is dominating in Finland right now, as you can see from the female model’s makeover.
France
France is one of the fashion capitals of the world. The designers kept the models’ looks chic and timeless by opting for classic pieces like a button-down shirt.
Germany
Natural-looking makeup and earth tones were used to accentuate the models’ physical features in this makeover.
Hong Kong
Both the models received major hair overhauls in their makeovers representing Hong Kong trends. The male model was given a trim goatee and the female model’s hair was transformed into a long, dark style.
India
Designers in India went all-out transforming the models’ hair and completing their looks with bold accessories like glasses and jewelry.
Israel
In Israel , these makeovers are all about the hair. The female model looks beautiful rocking these long, dark curls.
Malaysia
Blazers, denim jackets, and hair bands are just a few of the trends you can spot in Malaysia these days.
Mexico
I think it’s only a matter of time before we see emerald eyeshadow like this became as popular internationally as it is in Mexico right now.
Qatar
In Qatar , both models were given traditional hats as part of their makeovers.
Russia
The female model’s look is quite dramatic here. She was given long, flowing hair and eye-catching makeup.
Serbia
Both models look polished and chic in their looks designed by artists from Serbia . A rare case where the trends, a button-down shirt, apply to both genders.
South Africa
Bright red lipstick and a tousled bob completely transformed the female model in this look representing trends from South Africa .
Turkey
Turkey’s current trends embrace minimalism and simplicity. These are the looks that can stand the test of time.
United States
If you’re American , these trends might look familiar. Top buns and bow-ties are on full display in these looks.
United Kingdom
The bob keeps popping again and again, proving that it really is the hairstyle that looks flattering on everyone. Maybe Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle would like to give this look a try sometime?
Namibia
The Namibian designer chose to dress the models in traditional garments and patterns of the African country. The female model is also wearing striking traditional makeup.
