Baptiste Giabiconi is the cover model for the Autumn 2009 issue of Wound Magazine. While the photographer’s identity hasn’t been released, the model is a favorite of Karl Lagerfeld so we can only presume.
In any case, Baptiste Giabiaconi strikes a serious pose while carrying a metallic blue crossbow, which leads us to the question: are crossbows the new it accessory? Maybe not yet, but if the economy gets any worse, it just might be. To prepare, we better take notes from Giabiaconi on what to wear this weapon with: a cropped tuxedo jacket, no shirt, and windowpane plaid pants. Got it!
Crossbow-Wielding Covers
Baptiste Giabiconi Brandishes a Weapon on Wound's Autumn Cover
Trend Themes
1. Weaponized Fashion - There may be opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate weapon-inspired accessories into their collections or marketing campaigns.
2. Alternative Accessories - As traditional accessory trends become oversaturated, there may be room for unconventional accessories like crossbows to gain popularity.
3. Reimagined Style Icons - Models and celebrities wielding unconventional weapons in fashion campaigns may become a new trend.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore unconventional accessories or incorporate unconventional weapons into fashion campaigns for a unique selling point.
2. Entertainment - Crossbows or other unconventional weapons may become a 'cool' accessory in movies, TV shows, or other media, creating opportunities for prop makers and special effects companies.
3. Sporting Goods - As crossbows become more popular accessories in fashion and entertainment, there may be a parallel increase in demand for actual crossbows as sports equipment.