Aquatic High Heels

Ruud Baan Has His Models Pose In Stilettos Underwater

Ruud Baan's underwater photography submerges viewers into a captivating, whimsical world of nymph-like women.

Baan had the women jump into pools of water decked out in high fashion bathing-suit style outfits, but left stilettos on their feet. Their underwater poses could be called anything but canonballs as they pose gracefully, like gymnasts hurting through the air.

When we've seen so much underwater photography, I think it's fair to say it's officially gone from cutting edge and innovative to mainstream.

Underwater Fashion Photography
New opportunities for high-end fashion shoots in aquariums, ocean pools or underwater studios in a surreal setting with high heels included
Nostalgic Fashion Styles
Reviving retro swimwear with a modern touch to capitalize on the market demand for unique and elegant styles that can be showcased in underwater settings
Waterproof High Heels
Designing high heels that can withstand water for fashion shoots or practical use in water sports industry

Sectors Adopting This

High-end Fashion Industry
The high-end fashion industry has a new frontier with underwater fashion photography in exotic and surreal settings
Swimwear Industry
Swimwear industry can collaborate with underwater photographers to showcase their retro or modern designs in a surreal setting
Water Sports Industry
The water sports industry can benefit from the technology development of waterproof high heels for practical use during water sports activities
SCORE
6.1 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 88%
Activity 87%
Freshness 8%

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