Like it or not, "Gossip Girl" has a big influence on fashion. Its wardrobe is desired by a large number of fashion-loving fans. On the official website, you can even browse and find related and similar clothes from your favorite Upper East Side star.
Serena Van Der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf are the main characters on the tv show that "reveals the scandalous life of Manhattan’s elite."
On the show and in real life, actress Blake Lively (Serena) dates her co-star Penn Badgley (Dan). Blake has already been featured on Vogue cover recently and Penn can be seen on a contribution here at Trend Hunter.
But everyone’s favorite is Chuck Bass, played by Ed Westwick.
The bad boy is famous for his taste for elegant clothes and for his vicious behave. Rumors say that he and his roommate and co-star Chace Crawford (featured recently on the cover of V Man Magazine) are more than friends.
The gallery shows an editorial featuring Westwick and über-model Helena Christensen for Harper's Bazaar. In it, Terry Richardson captures the two icons in a scandalous love affair, a la 1967's "The Graduate."
'The Graduate'-Inspired Editorials
Helena Christensen & Ed Westwick in Harper's Bazzar
Trend Themes
1. Tv-inspired Fashion - The influence of popular TV shows on fashion, like Gossip Girl, can present opportunities for retailers to capitalize on fans' desire to emulate their favorite characters.
2. Celebrity-inspired Editorials - Magazines featuring popular celebrities and models, like Helena Christensen and Ed Westwick in Harper's Bazaar, can provide opportunities for fashion brands to reach a broader audience through partnerships and collaborations.
3. Retro-inspired Fashion - Nostalgia for past fashion trends and styles, like the 1967 film 'The Graduate,' can inspire new collections for fashion designers looking to capitalize on consumers' yearning for vintage aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can leverage the popularity of TV shows and their characters, like Gossip Girl's Serena and Blair, by featuring and promoting similar clothing items to fans.
2. Fashion Magazines - Fashion magazines can use celebrity editorials, featuring popular actors and models, like Helena Christensen and Ed Westwick, to attract a wider audience and potential partnerships with fashion brands.
3. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can utilize nostalgia for past trends, like 'The Graduate,' to inspire new collections and products that appeal to consumers' desire for vintage aesthetics and styles.