In terms of fashionable allure, you wouldn't think fluffy animals and models would work for an editorial, but this gallery proves that it really does.
After looking at these images of 'animals' in the woods, from a 2008 editorial shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, I can’t get the Teddy Bear's Picnic song out of my head.
One of the things I love about these images is the way the leaves form a carpet that looks so perfect, adding a really cool detail.
Fluffy Editorials
'W Magazine' Mixes Furry Models and Animals With High Fashion
Trend Themes
1. Animal-inspired High Fashion - Fashion and wildlife photography can mix for creative editorial concepts and product designs.
2. Natural Materials in Fashion - Leaves and other elements from nature can be used as unique fashion statements.
3. Anthropomorphic Marketing - Using stuffed animals and other 'cute' elements in advertising campaigns to create emotional connections with consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion companies can innovate by incorporating inspiration from nature and animals in their designs and marketing strategies.
2. Photography - Wildlife and fashion photographers can collaborate to create unique concepts that bring together the best of both worlds.
3. Toy Companies - Companies that produce stuffed animals can branch out into marketing campaigns that feature their products as fashion accessories or companions.