Marching bands are made chic for the September 2014 #156 issue of Numero magazine starring vixen model Alisa Ahmann. The shoot features Ahmann dressed up in a vintage marching band uniform wearing classically retro fashion ensembles.
Talented photographer Greg Kadel captured retro fashion in this boldly bright editorial. The shoot focused on heavy fake eyelashes, newsboy caps, cat eye sunglasses and heavily embellished dresses. In many of the images stylist Elizabeth Sulcer revives the geeky marching band uniform by giving it a high fashion twist. Ahmann adorns the towering marching band hat along with trench coats, thigh-high boots and bold black and white eye makeup. The overall look is stunning but most likely not that appropriate for a high school band class. Better to save this look for an adventurous night out.
Retro Band Editorials
Model Alisa Ahmann Poses in a Marching Band Uniform for Numero Magazine
Trend Themes
1. Retro Fashion - Opportunity for retailers to create vintage-inspired fashion lines and capitalize on the nostalgia trend.
2. High Fashion Twists - Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate unexpected elements into traditional uniforms and create unique and avant-garde pieces.
3. Bold Makeup - Opportunity for makeup brands to release bold and dramatic products that cater to consumers seeking highly artistic and expressive looks.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can tap into the growing demand for retro fashion by offering vintage-inspired clothing and accessories.
2. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can use traditional uniforms as inspiration to create unique and unconventional pieces that appeal to fashion-forward consumers.
3. Cosmetics - Cosmetics brands can develop and market bold and artistic makeup products that cater to consumers looking to make a statement with their appearance.