If a goddess like Venus was here today, which dresses from the Spring 2009 collections would she choose? And how would she pose if she were a model?
We get the answers in ‘Venus Envy,’ an editorial in the latest issue of V Magazine.
A statuesque Natasha Poly and Raquel Zimmermann pose like a Venus for photographer Willy Vanderperre after being styled by Olivier Rizzo in white and black pieces.
The editorial explains, "Raw emotion shows through the stark whites and blacks of these coveted Spring designs."
Statuesque Goddess Fashion
‘Venus Envy' in V Magazine Flaunts Best Spring 2009 Pieces
Trend Themes
1. Raw Emotion - Opportunity for fashion brands to create collections that evoke strong emotions through the use of stark whites and blacks.
2. Statuesque Modeling - Opportunity for modeling agencies to showcase models who possess a statuesque beauty reminiscent of the goddess Venus.
3. Goddess-inspired Fashion - Opportunity for fashion designers to create collections that draw inspiration from the timeless elegance and power of Greek goddesses like Venus.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend for raw emotion in design and create pieces that elicit strong emotional responses from consumers.
2. Modeling - Modeling agencies can scout for models who possess a statuesque beauty that can embody the aura of the goddess Venus, attracting clients and opportunities.
3. Design - Designers can explore the theme of goddess-inspired fashion and create collections that showcase the beauty, elegance, and power associated with Greek goddesses like Venus.