The unstoppable team of photographer Mariano Vivanco and stylist Nicola Formichetti is back with yet another brilliant cover shoot for the July 2009 issue of Dazed & Confused magazine.
Best described as native Americans gone goth, the shoot features models Kendra Spears, AJ Abualrub and Roy. They are all members of 'Black Crow', a gang of stylish rebels in black fur and feathers.
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Implications - You'll be amazed at how the classic, Native-American styles were transformed in this spread. The looks are both edgy and rebellious, providing consumers a fresh perspective on tribal fashions. This spread might even serve as inspirational for your future costume for Halloween or at a themed party.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Native-american Gothic Fashion
- Opportunity to disrupt traditional Native-American fashion by incorporating gothic elements.
- Rebel Fashion Gangs
- Opportunity to tap into the market of consumers who identify with fashion groups that embody a certain image.
- Tribal-inspired Costumes
- Opportunity to create and market new costume options for themed parties and Halloween that incorporate tribal and gothic elements.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Industry
- Opportunity for fashion designers and brands to incorporate Native-American and gothic elements in their collections.
- Costume Industry
- Opportunity for costume designers and retailers to offer new options that incorporate tribal and gothic elements.
- Photography Industry
- Opportunity for photographers to explore and showcase unique combinations of fashion styles for editorial spreads and advertising campaigns.
