American actress Dakota Fanning might be channeling 50s style as Beverly Aadland in 'The Last Robin Hood,' but in the Town & Country August 2014 cover shoot, she is all about the 60s. Retro through and through, she sports a banged hairdo, Twiggy-like eye makeup and a collection of aline dresses that any mod girl would die to wear.
The Town & Country August 2014 cover shoot was lensed by photographer Daniel Jackson. In the accompanying article, she talks about growing up in the public eye, "Because people saw me grow up, there’s this weird sort of ownership that they feel for me and that is…difficult. Because it’s not real; it’s in their minds…I’ll be walking down the street and someone will say hello, and I’ll go, ‘Oh, hi!’ I’ll think I must know this person if they said hello, but then you realize, you don’t know them."
60s Celeb Editorials
The Town & Country August 2014 Cover Shoot Stars Dakota Fanning
Trend Themes
1. Retro Fashion - The popularity of 60s-inspired fashion editorials presents an opportunity for retailers to capitalize on the demand for nostalgic and vintage styles.
2. Celebrity Influence - Celebrity cover shoots like the Town & Country August 2014 issue demonstrate the ongoing power of celebrity endorsements in the fashion industry and the potential for collaboration.
3. Public Perception - Dakota Fanning's remarks on the public's sense of ownership over celebrities expose the need for brands to carefully manage their image and address the parasocial relationships that fans develop with celebrities.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can tap into the demand for 60s-inspired styles by offering retro collections and collaborating with celebrities.
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3. Public Relations - Public relations professionals can help brands navigate the complexities of celebrity endorsements and manage the public's perception of their clients.