Model Aleck Chavat poses with many oversized luxury accessories for the editorial, ‘Talla XXL’ (or Size XXL) in Elle Spain. The playful spread appeared in the October 2009 issue of the magazine.
Photographer Mario Gomez captured a cheerful Chavat playing with the enlarged items such as a quilted Chanel 2.55 bag, a Louis Vuitton monogrammed belt, a Tiffany & Co. key ring and Dior watch and high-heels (among many others).
Sylvia Montoliu was charged with styling duties for ‘Talla XXL’ (Size XXL) in Elle Spain and showed off pieces from Miu Miu, Cartier, Ray Ban, Isabel Marant, Emilio Pucci and Bottega Veneta.
Supersized Luxuries
Model Aleck Chavat Totes Around 'Size XXL' Accessories in Elle Spain
Trend Themes
1. Oversized Accessories - The trend of oversized accessories is disrupting traditional luxury fashion, presenting opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create new and unique products.
2. Playful Photography - The trend of playful photography using oversized objects is disrupting traditional fashion editorials, presenting opportunities for photographers and visual artists to create eye-catching and memorable content.
3. Contrasting Scales - The trend of contrasting scales in fashion photography, mixing oversized objects with regular-sized models, is disrupting traditional beauty standards and presenting opportunities for brands to showcase inclusivity and diversity.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - The luxury fashion industry can capitalize on the oversized accessories trend by creating unique and attention-grabbing products that cater to high-end consumers looking for statement pieces.
2. Photography - The photography industry can capitalize on the playful photography trend by offering innovative and creative solutions for fashion brands looking to stand out with their marketing content.
3. Beauty and Fashion Advertising - The beauty and fashion advertising industry can capitalize on the contrasting scales trend by creating inclusive and diverse campaigns that challenge traditional beauty standards and showcase a range of body types and sizes.