For InStyle's October 2009 editorial, they chose recent Balenciaga muse and fashion It girl Jennifer Connelly to don the fierce furor apparel that is fashionable this fall.
Rocking a pair of boots and a pastel mini-dres from hot Canadian label Rodarte, along with impossible-to-walk-in Harvey Nicholas boots as well as garments from Calvin Klein and Nina Ricci, Jennifer Connelly heats up the pages of the stylish mag.
Implications - Over the top styles continue to reign supreme as consumers find mundane designs to be unnecessary purchases. During tough economic times, consumers appreciate the emotional escape that fierce fashions bring, as escaping into a futuristic world -- with products like these Harvey Nicholas boots -- allows for a distraction from the stresses of daily life.
Fierce Furor Fashion
Jennifer Connelly's InStyle October 2009 Editorial
Trend Themes
1. Over-the-top Styles - Designing and offering extravagant and dramatic fashion styles can attract consumers looking for an emotional escape.
2. Futuristic Fashion - Creating fashion products that transport consumers into a futuristic world can provide a distraction from daily life.
3. Fierce Furor Apparel - Continuing to produce fashionable fur clothing and accessories can cater to consumer demands for bold and fierce fashion choices.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Retailers can capitalize on the trend towards over-the-top styles by stocking extravagant and dramatic fashion items.
2. Footwear Industry - Footwear manufacturers can explore creating innovative and attention-grabbing designs, such as the Harvey Nicholas boots, to meet consumer demand for fashion that offers an emotional escape.
3. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can focus on creating high-end fur apparel that exudes fierceness and meets the demand for bold fashion choices.