Caspar Oechsler channels an elegantly dressed animal trainer in 'Wild Things,' GQ Germany's captivating image series. Lensed by photographer Philippe Vogelenzang, the shoot features black and white portraits of the model as he poses with parrots, lions and even zebras.
Whether embracing a fully grown lion, standing alongside an elephant or kissing a zebra's forehead, the model appears to have a close bond with his furry and feathered co-stars. Styling for 'Wild Things' is courtesy of Tobias Frericks who dresses Caspar in tailored suits, structured coats and workwear-inspired jumpsuit sets.
This editorial's fashions include luxe pieces from top labels, including Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana among other names and are sophisticated and classically elegant in their look and feel.
Elegant Animal Trainer Portraits
GQ Germany's 'Wild Things' Image Series Features Animal Co-Stars
Trend Themes
1. Animal-inclusive Fashion - There is a trend in modeling that features animals like lions, zebras and parrots in photoshoots in a harmonious, elevated way that creates innovative marketing opportunities for luxury brands and photographers.
2. Animal Training Industry - There is a trend of animal trainers working with fashion brands and photographers to create photoshoots like 'Wild Things,' which highlights the trust and relationship built between the animal and the human, presenting opportunities for creating upmarket collaborations and compelling content.
3. Wildlife Conservation Campaigns - There is a growing trend, through animal-centered artistic projects, of raising awareness for wildlife conservation campaigns and promoting ethical treatment of animals in the fashion industry, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation by promoting eco and humane-friendly clothing and products to luxury markets.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Photography Industry - The involvement of animals in upmarket fashion photography is a disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers and their industry, offering an engaging and unique addition to their portfolio and marketing their artistic style more effectively to luxury markets.
2. Luxury Fashion Industry - Luxury fashion brands can create disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing ethical practices and collaborating with animal trainers in the creation of animal-inclusive photoshoots, presenting opportunities for increased brand awareness and sustainability-oriented production methods.
3. Animal Training Industry - The animal training industry can create a presence in fashion campaigns and photography by offering upmarket animal support as a service, potentially opening up new markets for their craft and creating disruptive innovation opportunities for their industry in such field.