This month, Glamour Magazine is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a special tribute issue and photo shoot, featuring a bevy of present-day starlets depicting iconic women over the last 70 years.
Alexis Bledel poses as Rosie the Riveter, the well-known subject of the WWII era "We Can Do It!" poster. Alicia Keys plays a more recent role as First Lady Michelle Obama. Lindsay Lohan channels ‘Like a Virgin’-era Madonna, and Paula Patton takes a convincing photo as Billie Holliday.
More iconic photos take shape in the shoot, due out on newsstands March 11th.
Fashionable Emulations
Present Day Stars As Classic Icons in Glamour Magazine
Trend Themes
1. Iconic Emulation - Opportunity for brands to capitalize on the trend of present-day stars emulating iconic women from the past.
2. Nostalgic Glamour - Growing demand for nostalgia-driven fashion and imagery, opening up opportunities for brands to create products that tap into past eras.
3. Celebrity Tribute - Rising popularity of celebrities paying tribute to iconic figures, leading to collaborations and partnerships between celebrities and brands.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can leverage the trend by creating clothing lines and accessories inspired by iconic women from different eras.
2. Photography - Photography industry can benefit from the demand for nostalgic shoots, offering services to recreate iconic images with present-day stars.
3. Publishing - Publishing companies can explore collaborations with celebrities to create special tribute issues, attracting a wider audience.