The master's thesis is based on design development and realisation of an advertorial for the brand Rex Kralj, supported with a creative styling plan for the models in the advertisement. The universal chairs, made by industrial designer and architect Niko Kralj, appear in the experimental part of the thesis in a photo series along with sensibly selected clothing and accessories made by Slovene fashion designers.
In the theoretical part, the thesis explains the concept of fashion styling, describing its history, presenting its main areas, and explaining the diference between working as a fashion stylist at home or abroad. Moreover, the thesis explains the meaning of advertorial and fashion editorial. The brand Rex Kralj, founded in 1952 by Niko Kralj, a significant contributor to industrial design, has been thoroughly researched, while the brand’s target audience and advertising methods were explored in order to execute the experimental part accordingly.
The experimental part introduces and further explains the process of advertorial planning through inspirational collages which feature the atmosphere, composition, chair selection and final visual images of models based on designed sub-themes (Community, Unity and Hierarchy).
The aim of the master’s thesis is to produce a photo series with an emphasis on stylistic design which will serve the purpose of advertising Rex Kralj chairs. The advertorial is designed with regard to current characteristics of print and online media as well as social networks.
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