Natalia Vodianova Heads 'Into the Woods' for Vogue
Marissa Brassfield — August 19, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: style & fashiongonerogue
'Into the Woods' in Vogue's September issue is an editorial that channels fantasy--specifically, Little Red Riding Hood. Natalia Vodianova is styled by Grace Coddington in various shades of deep red from designers like Chanel, Prada and Moschino.
Photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott did a fantastic job at retaining the hyperrealistic fantasy contained within Little Red Riding Hood for Vogue's 'Into the Woods.' Check out the full series above.
Implications - Certain stories and fairytales are timeless and iconic. Their celebrated status inspires many consumer products, artworks and fashion campaigns that incorporate the familiar elements of these stories in aesthetically appealing interpretations. The familiarity and nostalgia associated with these stories are powerful forces which drive consumerism.
Photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott did a fantastic job at retaining the hyperrealistic fantasy contained within Little Red Riding Hood for Vogue's 'Into the Woods.' Check out the full series above.
Implications - Certain stories and fairytales are timeless and iconic. Their celebrated status inspires many consumer products, artworks and fashion campaigns that incorporate the familiar elements of these stories in aesthetically appealing interpretations. The familiarity and nostalgia associated with these stories are powerful forces which drive consumerism.
Trend Themes
1. Timeless-fairytale-inspired Products - Creating consumer products that incorporate familiar elements from iconic fairytales in aesthetically appealing interpretations can tap into the powerful forces of familiarity and nostalgia to drive consumerism.
2. Hyperrealistic-fantasy Photography - Exploring hyperrealistic fantasy photography can captivate audiences by recreating iconic stories like Little Red Riding Hood in visually stunning ways.
3. Celebrity-styled Fashion Campaigns - Collaborating with renowned stylists to create fashion campaigns inspired by iconic fairytales, like the 'Into the Woods' editorial featuring Natalia Vodianova in deep red shades, can attract attention and interest from consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the timeless appeal of iconic fairytales by creating clothing lines and fashion campaigns that incorporate elements from these stories.
2. Photography - The photography industry can explore hyperrealistic fantasy photography as a niche market by offering services that help recreate iconic stories in visually stunning ways.
3. Consumer Products - The consumer products industry can develop and market a wide range of products, from home decor to accessories, that incorporate familiar elements from iconic fairytales, appealing to consumers' nostalgia and love for these stories.
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