The Tails of the City editorial from the Vogue US April 2012 issue focuses on the different interpretations of the classic urban shirt. The shoot stars eight stunning models and musicians: Candice Swanepoel, Lissy Trullie, Guinevere Van Seenus, Liya Kebede, Georgia May Jagger, Karen Elson, Sophie Auster and Elisabeth Von Thurn Und Taxis.
The Tails of the City shoot was captured for Vogue US by photographer Craig McDean, and styled by fashion editor-at-large Tabitha Simmons, who chose to showcase shirted looks by the likes of designers that include Helmut Lang, Proenza Schouler, Stella McCartney and Chanel. The result is effortlessly chic style that's sure to make you stand out this spring.
The Vogue US April 2012 issue features American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez on the cover.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Layered Spring Fashion
- An opportunity for innovative designs and materials for fashionable and comfortable layered outfits during spring.
- Musicians as Fashion Models
- An opportunity to leverage the popularity of musicians to showcase fashion and style.
- Urban Shirt Variations
- A chance to showcase innovative designs and interpretations of classic urban shirts.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Opportunities for designers to develop new materials and styles for layered spring outfits and innovative urban shirt designs.
- Music
- Opportunities for musicians to expand their brand into fashion and modeling.
- Publishing
- Opportunities for fashion magazines to increase their readership by featuring popular musicians in their editorials.
