Top model Bastiaan Van Gaalen stars in Canali's Autumn/Winter 2014 campaign. The distinguished advertorial is captured by photographer Julia Hetta's lens and is inspired by the rich and vibrant history of Venice.
Whether posing with canvas art frames or a theatrical mask, Bastiaan Van Gaalen is dapper and classically elegant in this high-contrast image series. The model poses in a wardrobe of textured wool suits and oversized coats that are layered to create rich and timeless ensembles.
"Venice, the main inspiration behind the collection, is subtly referenced through a series of elements including the campaign's marble textures, mask props, and its well-balanced palette of lagoon-like greens, grays, and blues." Overall, Canali's latest campaign embodies understated elegance and proves that classic sophistication never goes out of fashion.
Distinguished Venetian Attire
Canali's Latest Ad Campaign Features Top Model Bastiaan Van Gaalen
Trend Themes
1. Classic-elegance - The trend for classic and timeless fashion encourages the fashion industry to revisit and innovate formalwear for the modern consumer.
2. Venetian-influence - The trend for Venice-inspired fashion encourages designers to take inspiration from the rich history and cultural heritage of the city and incorporate it into their collections.
3. Textured-wool - The trend for textured wool fabrics encourages the textile industry to experiment with different textures and weaves to create unique and interesting fabrics for fashion designers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion-industry - The fashion industry should look to innovate and experiment with traditional formalwear styles, materials, and textures to keep up with the trend for classic-elegance in menswear.
2. Textile-industry - The textile industry has an opportunity to develop new textured wool fabrics that can meet the demand for unique and interesting fabrics in fashion, such as those seen in Canali's latest collection.
3. Marketing-industry - The marketing industry should look to incorporate cultural and historical references into advertising campaigns for fashion brands, such as Canali's use of the rich history and cultural heritage of Venice in their latest campaign.