Alex Cayley Captures Liya Kebede for Elle Italia
Marissa Liu — December 20, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: elle.it & community.livejournal
Dressed in voluminous frocks and rollerblading gear model Liya Kebede for Elle Italia looks ready to take off. The editorial, shot by Alex Cayley for the Italian magazine's January 2010 issue, mixes haute couture pieces with ready-to-wear motorsport-inspired jackets and in-line skates and safety pads.
Liya Kebede wears Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Chanel Haute Couture, Just Cavalli, Givenchy Haute Couture, D&G, Alexander McQueen and Missoni in Elle Italia.
Implications - Subcultural movements are ideal areas to find innovative finds applicable to certain products and designs. By taking developments in these cultural niches and applying them to a commodity, companies can appeal to a broader base of consumers other than a specific subculture.
Liya Kebede wears Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Chanel Haute Couture, Just Cavalli, Givenchy Haute Couture, D&G, Alexander McQueen and Missoni in Elle Italia.
Implications - Subcultural movements are ideal areas to find innovative finds applicable to certain products and designs. By taking developments in these cultural niches and applying them to a commodity, companies can appeal to a broader base of consumers other than a specific subculture.
Trend Themes
1. Subcultural Movements - Harnessing subcultural movements can inspire innovative product designs with broader consumer appeal.
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3. Voluminous Frocks and Rollerblading Gear - Combining voluminous frocks with rollerblading gear presents an opportunity for unique fashion styles that merge athleticism and elegance.
Industry Implications
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3. Film and Entertainment - Film and entertainment companies can tap into the trend of rollerblading punk proms to create fresh and visually captivating storylines and characters.
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