Brazilian supermodel Raquel Zimmermann stars in a sporty leather-infused editorial for the Vogue US March 2012 issue. The shoot, entitled 'Fantasy League,' features a towering Zimmermann posing in a variety of looks with sharp, textured pieces and a sleek long ponytail against a white backdrop.
The playful shoot was photographed by the lens of Patrick Demarchelier. The "elite-athletic" aesthetic of the shoot makes Zimmermann look fierce in spring looks that seem ready for high performance.
The Vogue US March 2012 cover stars British songstress Adele, fresh off her success at the Grammys. The March issue, which showcases the best of the spring/summer collections, is the second largest of the year for Vogue US, second only to the iconic September issue.
Sporty Leather Shoots
Raquel Zimmerman Stars in a Solo Editorial for Vogue US March 2012
Trend Themes
1. Sporty Leather Fashion - The combination of sporty and leather elements in fashion presents an opportunity for designers to create fashion-forward pieces that cater to athletic and non-athletic consumers.
2. High-performance Style - The 'elite-athletic' aesthetic in fashion photoshoots presents disruptive innovation opportunities to create high-performance fashion that caters to the modern consumer's desire for style and function in their apparel.
3. Sleek Ponytails - Sleek, long ponytails as a hairstyle choice in fashion photoshoots presents an opportunity for hairstylists to develop innovative styling techniques and products that cater to this trend.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can benefit from these trends by creating new, marketable collections that feature sporty leather pieces, high-performance clothing that looks stylish, and sleek ponytail-inspired hairstyles.
2. Hair and Beauty Industry - The hair and beauty industry can benefit from the sleek ponytail trend by developing new products and styling techniques to meet the growing demand for this hairstyle.
3. Sports Apparel Industry - The sports apparel industry can capitalize on the sporty leather fashion trend by incorporating leather elements into their performance wear to offer fashionable yet functional athletic apparel.