The Sir Walter J Wallis portrait series portrays the musician in a new light. Although he has always appeared a little rough around the edges, these portraits transport Sir Walter J Wallis off of the stage and into the life of an outdoorsman. From forestry to fishing, this photo series is centered around the idea of being a man's man.
Shot by London-based photographer Russell Cobb, the Sir Walter J Wallis portrait series could easily be a lookbook for a men's fashion brand. Late last year and early this year saw many fashion designers embracing the lumberjack look, which happened to neatly balance out the dapper and dashing styles that were on the other end of the fashion spectrum. The Sir Walter J Wallis series, however, is more concerned about personality than looks.
Peculiar Outdoorsman Portraits
The Sir Walter J Wallis Series Shows the Musician in a Quirky Light
Trend Themes
1. Outdoorsman Fashion - Opportunity to develop fashion lines for men that center around outdoorsman themes.
2. Rugged Musician Image - Opportunity for musicians to cultivate a persona of roughness and grit.
3. Outdoor Lifestyle Photography - Opportunity to capture photos of individuals in the outdoors and portray them as rugged and manly.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Designers can capitalize on the popularity of the lumberjack look to create outdoor fashion for men.
2. Music - Musicians can use the rugged outdoorsman persona to cultivate a devoted fanbase.
3. Photography - Photographers can add flair to outdoor lifestyle photos by emphasizing rugged, manly themes.