Few things are more exciting for a fashion fan than witnessing someone in the midst of their "moment," and the Karlie Kloss Vogue Japan September 2011 editorial offers viewers just that.
For the uninitiated, Karlie Kloss is the precocious 19-year-old St. Louis, Missouri native that burst onto the scene four years ago when she signed with Elite Model Management. 2011 has been good to Kloss, too. This year she has been featured in two major editorials in British and American Vogue, as well as walked for top shelf designers Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior, and Donna Karan.
And now the streak continues with this editorial. The Karlie Kloss Vogue Japan editorial was shot by Arthur Elgort in New York City, and they do a great job of making use of their surroundings. The shoot is effervescent and stylish. Kloss sports looks from Prada, Calvin Klein, and Lanvin with aplomb. My favorite photograph in the collection features the rising star in an orange pea coat and black heels, mid-jump. On her face is the genuine, fresh-faced smile that has made her a favorite of photographers and designers around the world.
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Bright Big Apple Shoots
The Karlie Kloss Vogue Japan September 2011 Editorial is Big City Cool
Trend Themes
1. Fashion Editorials Featuring Rising Models - The success of Karlie Kloss' numerous editorial features in high-end fashion magazines opens opportunities for younger models to be featured in their own spreads.
2. Location-based Fashion Photography - Using city landscapes and iconic spots in a city as a backdrop for fashion photography is a trend that can be capitalized on by local tourism boards to attract new visitors.
3. Street Style Inspired Fashion - The street style looks featured in the editorial can inspire designers in creating clothing line collections that cater to the trend-conscious youth market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can work with up-and-coming models in creating engaging social media content featuring their clothing lines.
2. Tourism - Cities can market themselves as a location for fashion photography to attract fashion enthusiasts and trend-setting photographers to visit.
3. Youth Apparel - Clothing brands that focus on the youth market can develop collections based on the street style inspired fashion and appeal to younger consumers who admire models like Karlie Kloss.