The Marique Schimmel Wonderland photo spread clearly shows that the fetish fad in the fashion industry has not gone anywhere. Nor, by the looks of these racy images, does it look to be going anywhere anytime soon. Turning high fashion models into bondaged beauties adds an excited, raw edge to these shoots while not going down the typical Goth route.
Shot by photography duo Driu & Tiago, the Marique Schimmel Wonderland shoot appeared in the magazine's September/October 2011 issue. Dark and dramatic, it ushers in a moody and sensual vibe for the fall and winter seasons. It also advocates a daring mix of lingerie and outerwear in looks that are very reminiscent of Britney Spears circa 2001.
Racily Bounded Beauties
The Marique Schimmel Wonderland Spread is Dark and Moody
Trend Themes
1. Fetish Fashion - Opportunity for brands to explore and capitalize on the continuing popularity of fetish-inspired fashion in the industry.
2. Moody Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to experiment with dark and dramatic visuals to create a moody and sensual vibe in fashion shoots.
3. Lingerie as Outerwear - Potential for fashion designers to embrace the daring trend of combining lingerie pieces with outerwear to create bold and edgy looks.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Innovative opportunities for fashion brands to cater to the fetish fashion market and incorporate bondage-inspired elements into their collections.
2. Photography - Disruptive innovation potential for photographers to embrace dark and moody aesthetics in fashion photography to create captivating and provocative visuals.
3. Lingerie - Opportunities for lingerie brands to collaborate with fashion designers and explore the trend of lingerie as outerwear, offering alluring and bold lingerie pieces that can be styled as outer garments.