Fashionable Swimsuit Issues

V Magazine Enlists Top Models & Mario Testino in V59

V Magazine gives Sports Illustrated a run for their money with a sizzling Swimsuit Issue by famed photographer Mario Testino.

The special issue brings on the heat with some of the biggest names in modeling: Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Eva Herzigova, Claudia Schiffer, Gisele Bundchen, David Gandy, Noah Mills, Natalia Vodianova, Garrett Neff, Josh Pence, Daria Werbowy and many more.

The issue, V59, hits newsstands on May 6, 2009 and is bound to create some heat waves across the world.

Swimwear Photography
There is an opportunity for fashion and photography industries to innovate by exploring more creative and diverse swimwear shoots.
Celebrity and Model Endorsements
There is an ongoing trend towards incorporating high-profile celebrities and models in fashion, particularly in swimwear, to generate excitement and increase sales.
Diverse Representation in Swimwear
There is an opportunity for fashion brands to innovate by promoting body positivity and including more diverse models in their swimwear campaigns and runway shows.

Sectors Adopting This

Fashion
Fashion retailers and designers have the opportunity to innovate and generate publicity by creating unique and diverse swimwear collections.
Photography
Photographers have the opportunity to innovate by exploring new and creative ways to shoot swimwear, including unique locations and diverse models.
Celebrity Endorsements
Celebrities and their managers have an opportunity to innovate by working with fashion brands to create mutually beneficial partnerships that showcase the celebrity and promote the brand's swimwear products.
SCORE
6.1 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 81%
Activity 95%
Freshness 8%

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