In anticipation of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics in China, the Olympics fascination is going strong in fashion magazines. The latest is in the July-August 2008 issue of Spanish Esquire which features male model Nathan Nesbitt in an Olympic swimming themed fashion spread entitled, "Olympic Boy."
Photographed by Sergi Pons, Nesbitt models the hottest designer swimming garb from the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Dior, Adidas, Emporio Armani swimwear, Quicksilver, Salvatore Ferragamo, Diesel, Calvin Klein, and Boss Black.
Trend Hunter has been tracking an increasing trend of all sorts of collaborations between the worlds of fashion and sports. Check some of them out below.
Designer Swimwear Fashion
Olympic Boy in Esquire
Trend Themes
1. Fashion-sports Collaboration - There's a trend of increasing collaboration between the world of fashion and sports, resulting in innovative designs that cater to both fashion and sports enthusiasts.
2. Designer Swimwear - Designer swimwear is becoming a hot trend as more people value quality and fashion when it comes to swimwear.
3. Olympics Fashion - Fashion magazines are featuring Olympic-themed fashion spreads as they ride the wave of Olympics fascination in anticipation of major events.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can benefit from exploring collaborations with sports brands to create more functional, stylish apparel for athletes and fashion enthusiasts.
2. Sports Industry - The sports industry can benefit from expanding partnerships with designer brands to attract more fashion-conscious consumers looking for high-quality athletic apparel.
3. Swimwear Industry - Swimwear industry players can create disruptive innovations by exploring deeper collaborations with fashion and sports brands to create new designs that cater to both function and fashion.