If you’re not already hooked on Pretty Little Liars and its ongoing drama, maybe this shoot will change your mind.
All four stars of the ABC show came together -- dressed only in sexy bikinis and sultry beach cover-ups -- to star in a flirty and coquettishly fun poolside shoot in the latest June issue of GQ.
The Pretty Little Liars girls are decked out in the seasons hottest pieces from brands like Agent Provocateur, Louis Vuitton and Giuseppe Zanotti, and photographed by Ellen von Unwerth. The sizzling swimwear styles combined with bombshell actresses Ashley Benson, Troian Bellisario, Lucy Hale and Shay Mitchell definitely turns up the heat and is guaranteed to make you break a sweat -- and probably get you addicted to the show for your weekly dose of the girls.
Coquettish Poolside Editorials
The Pretty Little Liars Cast Sizzles in This New GQ Shoot
Trend Themes
1. Celebrities in Swimwear Editorials - A trend of popular TV show stars posing in beachwear for magazine spreads opens up opportunities for designers and brands to collaborate and create exposure for their swimwear lines.
2. Coquettish Fashion Editorials - Fashion publications like GQ shooting flirty and sultry beachwear-inspired editorials present opportunities for brands to showcase their products in a unique light and challenge the establishment of traditional high-fashion shoots.
3. Marketing Through Pop Culture - Collaborating with popular TV shows and their cast members to promote fashion and lifestyle products can be an excellent way for brands to align themselves with trending topics and reach a younger demographic.
Industry Implications
1. Swimwear - Swimwear brands can capitalize on the trend of celebrity beachwear editorials by partnering with TV shows and publications to showcase their swimwear lines and broaden their audience.
2. Magazine Publishing - Fashion publications can take advantage of the trend of coquettish editorials by experimenting with new styles and techniques, and targeting a wider demographic of readers who seek more playful and risqué content.
3. TV Shows and Media - TV networks and production companies can leverage the trend of marketing through pop culture by collaborating with fashion and lifestyle brands to create promotional content that appeals to audiences of their shows and social media followers.