The M.I.A. June July Nylon magazine cover features just about everything you'd expect from fashion rebel M.I.A.--tribal patterns, hooded cloaks, color-popping lipstick and enormous eyewear and clashing denim.
With a new album coming up, it's no surprise that M.I.A. is on the cover of Nylon. The styling of her photographs, in this shoot by Namalee Bolle, bear much resemblance to the Complex June July cover.
Implications - In today's society, the ability to standout and express one's unique individuality is extremely important to large numbers of consumers. Businesses will benefit from providing their clients with a wide variety of different products that can be combined in exciting ways to create unique looks. Such companies will appeal to the individuals hoping to express themselves and their personalities.
Colorful Hooded Cloaks
The M.I.A. June July Nylon Magazine Cover is All Patterns and No Peace
Trend Themes
1. Color-popping Lipstick - The popularity of color-popping lipstick is a trend that can be capitalized on by cosmetics companies through innovative new product lines that cater to this demand for bold, expressive makeup.
2. Hooded Cloaks - As seen in the M.I.A. June July Nylon magazine cover shoot, hooded cloaks are a fashion trend that businesses in the apparel industry can take advantage of by producing unique designs that cater to the consumer's desire to stand out and express their individuality.
3. Tribal Patterns - Tribal patterns are a popular design trend that presents opportunities for companies in a variety of industries, from fashion to home decor to automotive design, to create unique and visually striking products that appeal to consumers seeking to express themselves through bold designs.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics - Cosmetics companies should focus on developing innovative new product lines that cater to the demand for bold, expressive makeup, such as color-popping lipstick.
2. Apparel - Businesses in the apparel industry can take advantage of the popularity of hooded cloaks by producing unique designs that cater to the consumer's desire to stand out and express their individuality.
3. Home Decor - Tribal patterns, a popular design trend, present opportunities for companies in the home decor industry to create unique and visually striking products that appeal to consumers seeking to express themselves through bold designs.