Right before the Olympics of 2012, Ryan Lochte stepped up his game and encouraged fans to cheer for him by debuting a set of sunglass-adorned animal photographs.
These adorable photos featured a number of animals sporting Lochte's novelty sunglasses. They come in a variety of styles, but the most notable of course has the American flag on one lens and Lochte's name on the other.
The animals included in the series are a cat, dog, sheep, panda, orangutan, alpaca, sloth and bunnies. On Mashable they say, "USOC rule prohibits Lochte from selling the red-white-and-blue sunnies during the Olympics, so that means you've got a few weeks to mull which style suits your fancy."
Either way the photos are absolutely adorable.
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Trend Themes
1. Novelty Sunglass Trend - There is a growing trend of using novelty sunglasses in creative ways, such as adorning animals with sunglasses.
2. Animal-inspired Fashion Trend - Animal-inspired fashion is on the rise as people find the combination of cute animals and stylish accessories appealing.
3. Fan Engagement Through Creative Promotions - Athletes and celebrities are finding innovative ways to engage with fans and create buzz through unique and playful promotions.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Accessories Industry - The fashion and accessories industry can explore and capitalize on the rising demand for novelty sunglasses and animal-inspired fashion.
2. Photography and Photo-sharing Industry - The photography and photo-sharing industry can benefit from the trend of capturing and sharing creative photos of animals with unique accessories, like sunglasses.
3. Athletics and Sports Promotion Industry - The athletics and sports promotion industry can learn from the creative promotions by athletes like Ryan Lochte to engage fans and create a stronger connection with their audience.