Karlie Kloss has become one of the most influential models in the fashion industry, and her appearance in this retro Vogue US April 2012 photoshoot further confirms her talent. The Chicago born icon was signed to Elite Model Management soon after her discovery at a charity event, and has since then dominated the runways of Diane von Furstenberg, Marc Jabobs and Carolina Herrera.
Photographer David Sims executed this Vogue US editorial. Sims has been recognized for his work with Prada, Calvin Klein and Valentino to name just a few, holding down his spot amid his haute couture contemporaries. His capture of Kloss' waist-length tresses is reminiscent of looks most often seen during the 1970s, and the incorporation of neutral tones further coincides with the generational appeal. The jumping movements that are displayed here add dashes of exuberance to this mod production.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro Fashion Photoshoots
- Creating fashion photoshoots with a 70s throwback feel and fashion icons can be a profitable trend for fashion and photography industries alike.
- Influential Model Marketing
- Recruiting and marketing well-known models like Karlie Kloss can spread public awareness and drive profits for the fashion and modeling industries.
- Haute Couture Photography
- Working with famous clothing designers and photographers, like David Sims, and incorporating modern sensibilities while experimenting with past trends can create new fashion photography concepts.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The industry can adopt throwback aesthetics and use iconic models to capture new markets and grow profits.
- Photography
- Combining modern photography techniques and marketing for fashion and modeling campaigns can attract new clients and create new photography trends.
- Modeling
- By endorsing rising modeling talents, the industry can create new trends in fashion and photography, further popularizing modern fashion icons.
