Channeling the cool dignity of Pam Grier, the Joan Small V editorial gets into the old school groove. Dressed in the iconic style of the blaxploitation heroine, Small flaunts what her momma gave for photographer Alasdair McLellan. The Foxy Lady shoot, styled by Beat Bolliger, incorporates some of the signature styles of the 70s such as long trench coats, oversized shades and keyhole cutouts. You wouldn't want to mess with this badass chick because she looks ready to set someone straight in her black leather getup.
The shoot also shows a softer side of this smooth skinned honey, as she flaunts her assets while filing her nails in lacy panties. The natural-looking afro looks perfectly righteous.
The Joan Small V editorial proves that the iconic style of the seventies continues to have a strong influencing on fashion today.
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Trend Themes
1. Blaxploitation-inspired Fashion - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the fashion industry to create new clothing lines that draw inspiration from the iconic style of the 70s blaxploitation films.
2. Retro Afro Hairstyles - A disruptive innovation opportunity in the hair care industry is to create new products that cater to the current trend of natural-looking afro hairstyles.
3. 70s-inspired Accessories - The accessory market has an opportunity for disruptive innovation by designing modern versions of oversized shades and keyhole cutouts that were popular in the 70s.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can leverage the popularity of blaxploitation-inspired fashion to create new and innovative clothing lines.
2. Hair Care Industry - The hair care industry can cater to the trend of natural-looking afro hairstyles by creating new products that meet the demand of consumers.
3. Accessories Industry - The accessories industry can create modern versions of popular 70s trends such as oversized shades and keyhole cutouts to appeal to a new audience.