The spotlight shines on guerrilla gardeners in the editorial, ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good’ in Vogue US. Dutch model Kim Noorda is photographed by Raymond Meier for the November 2009 issue. Included in the editorial is a small write-up on a the burgeoning trend of guerrilla gardening.
Fashion editor Elissa Santisi had Noorda romping around in the grass and dirt in camo-colored clothes by Celine, Bottega Veneta, Albertus Swanepoel, Marc Jacobs and Derek Lam. The nighttime editorial featured Noorda attempting to turn a concrete city into a lush, urban oasis.
Guerrilla Gardening Photoshoots
Model Kim Noorda Spends 'Midnight in the Garden of Good' in Vogue
Trend Themes
1. Guerrilla Gardening - Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative products and solutions that support guerrilla gardening initiatives.
2. Urban Oasis - Potential for disruptive innovation in creating urban spaces that balance nature and city life.
3. Outdoor Fashion - Opportunity for fashion industry to explore environmentally-friendly and sustainable clothing options for outdoor activities.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can tap into the growing trend of outdoor fashion by offering sustainable and nature-inspired clothing and accessories.
2. Landscaping - Landscaping companies can embrace guerrilla gardening and offer services to transform urban areas into green and sustainable spaces.
3. Sustainability - Businesses focusing on sustainability can take advantage of the urban oasis trend by developing eco-friendly products and services for outdoor living and urban gardening.