Supermodel Travis Smith stars in "Dunkles Paradies", a summer-themed editorial for GQ Style Germany's latest instalment. The long-haired face is captured by photographer Daniel Riera's lens while posing amidst palm trees and in the water.
Dressed in a range of vanguard sportswear styles, Travis channels a modern surfer with a flair for eccentric fashions. Styling for GQ Style Germany's "Dunkles Paradies" fashion story is courtesy of Tobias Frericks who dresses Travis in graphic statement tees, floral jacket prints and textural knitwear pieces that are youthful and effortlessly cool in their aesthetic.
The designer fashions featured in this series include pieces from Louis Vuitton, Dior Homme and Calvin Klein collection along with a slew of other familiar labels.
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GQ Style Germany's Dunkles Paradies Story is Effortlessly Cool
Trend Themes
1. Modern Surfer Style - The trend of modern surfer style in fashion presents an opportunity for brands to create innovative and unique sportswear designs.
2. Graphic Statement Tees - The trend of graphic statement tees in fashion opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in print technology and customization.
3. Youthful and Effortlessly Cool Aesthetics - The trend of youthful and effortlessly cool aesthetics in fashion offers an opportunity for brands to create disruptive designs that cater to the taste of younger consumers.
Industry Implications
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2. Textile Printing - The textile printing industry can leverage the trend of graphic statement tees to develop innovative printing techniques and offer personalized design options.
3. Youth Fashion - The youth fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of youthful and effortlessly cool aesthetics to create disruptive fashion lines that resonate with the target demographic.