Desert and Bedouin culture themes are proving to be a big inspiration for the 2009 fashion ad campaigns and editorials.
The latest to take inspiration from the desert is the Spring-Summer 2009 ad campaign for SMOG by New Yorker fashion label.
The campaign, 'Sons of The Desert,' features a group of models taking a safari trip in a Jeep car through the Arabian desert.
Implications - Donning all-black ensembles, the models rock stereotypical desert outfits so that like they might belong in the Arabian desert. The Sons of The Desert shoot also highlights the desert background with its sandy landscape and clear blue skies. The SMOG Spring-Summer 2009 campaign easily turns up the heat with the male models and their undone shirts.
Desert Safari Fashion
Arabian Jeep Chic With SMOG by New Yorker S/S 09
Trend Themes
1. Desert-inspired Fashion Trends - Fashion brands are increasingly drawing inspiration from desert and Bedouin culture themes.
2. Safari-themed Ad Campaigns - Ad campaigns featuring safari trips through the desert in all-black ensembles are on the rise.
3. Jeep-inspired Outfits - Jeep car trips through the Arabian desert serve as inspiration for the latest fashion label trends.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Designers can capitalize on the trend of desert-inspired fashion by creating clothing lines and accessories that draw from Bedouin and desert cultures.
2. Automotive - Jeep-inspired outfits could lead to collaboration opportunities between fashion labels and automobile brands.
3. Advertising - There is potential for more safari-themed ad campaigns that feature desert backdrops and rugged vehicles.