Dressy Short Shorts

Jessica Biel in Hot Pants for Gotham's 'Early Virtue' Shoot

In light of her upcoming movie, Easy Virtue, Jessica Biel took the time to be involved in a Gotham Magazine photoshoot entitled “Early Virtue.”

Biel kicks the magazine off with a bang on the black and white cover in black short-shorts. Her seductive button down is a preface to the interior 1930s character to come.

She rocks a messy rebellious hair style (just got out of bed), and a beautiful slim black dress (sexy AND elegant). As her dress straps fall down her shoulders, her character never crosses the line from classy to dirty.

Jessica Biel described her character as “so effortlessly witty and sarcastic and fantastic and glamorous and tough, and she’s cool as a cucumber — but at the same time extremely vulnerable, and a real person who is hurt by these experiences.”

Quite the result! (Being so beautiful must be real hard).

Short-short Fashion
Companies can capitalize on the trend of short-shorts in fashion by designing playful and eye-catching designs.
Rebellious Hair
Brands in the haircare industry can take advantage of the trend of effortlessly messy hair by creating easy-to-use products that promote a carefree look.
Classy Yet Sexy Attire
Retailers can innovate on the growing demand for classy yet sexy attire by creating versatile pieces that transition from day to night effortlessly.

Industries Being Reshaped

Fashion
Fashion companies can leverage the trend of dressy short shorts in their designs to appeal to a broader audience.
Beauty
Companies in the beauty industry can focus on developing products that promote the trend of rebellious hair with minimal effort.
Retail
Retailers can capitalize on the trend of classy yet sexy attire by creating appealing and versatile wardrobe staples.
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10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 48%
Activity 56%
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