# Woodland Styling Fashions are drawing inspiration from the forest and its creatures. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Dec 29, 2009, updated May 12, 2010 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/woodland-styling-fashions-are-drawing-inspiration-from-the-forest-and-its-c ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 15 ## What is the Woodland Styling trend? **Woodland Styling:** As people move to the city, nature--especially the deep forest--holds more appeal as it becomes a more foreign place. Advertisers and fashion designers are capitalizing on this intrigue by using the forest as a backdrop to produce photoshoots, editorials and campaigns with a woodland theme. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 15 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 17, 2008 to Nov 27, 2009 - Published: Dec 29, 2009 - Last updated: May 12, 2010 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Examples of the Woodland Styling trend 15 featured examples from Oct 17, 2008 to Nov 27, 2009. - [Forest Escape Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nell-rebowe-photoshoot): The Nell Rebowe Photoshoot is a Visual Essay (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Including diverse body types in fashion campaigns disrupts the industry's traditional beauty standards and appeals to a wider range of consumers. - [Woodland Nymph Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fnk-cayla-fairy-wood-keeper): FNK Cayla's 'Fairy Wood Keeper' Evokes the Magic of the Forest (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The photography industry can expand by catering to those who desire mystical and magical photography. - [Forest Sprites in Lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingerie-models-as-forest-dwelling-warriors-agent-provocateurs-the-call-of): Agent Provocateur's 'The Call of the Siren' Features Fairy Warrio (Category: Naughty) Implication: Opportunity for lingerie and swimwear brands to create innovative and provocative designs. - [Zombie Forest Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-x-the-foster-twins): Baldovino Barani for the MILK X 'The Foster Twins' Editorial (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating blockchain technology for transparent and ethical fashion supply chains. - [Forest Nymph Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lerario-beatriz-spring-2010): The Lerario Beatriz Spring 2010 Floats into Femininity (Category: Fashion) Implication: Leveraging trends in ethereal, fantasy, and garden-inspired fashion to appeal to a new market segment. - [Fashionable Forest Nymphs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaoke-lu-maboo): Xiaoke Lu's 'Maboo' Shows Ethereal, Spritely Style (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Photography studios can focus on outdoor ethereal photography as a niche market. - [Mirrored Forest Fashiontography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michal-martychowiec-claudia-behnke-sublime-magazine): Michal Martychowiec & Claudia Behnke Join Forces for Sublime Mag (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunities for photographers and visual artists to experiment with new techniques and concepts that push the boundaries of traditional photography. - [Frolicking Forest Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulberry-fall-2009-fashion): Mulberry Fall 2009 ads Show Models in the Wild (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can create collections inspired by natural environments and outdoor activities. - [Forest Frolicking Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-repubblica-velvet): La Repubblica Velvet Glamorizes Sexy, Blood-Thirsty Maenads (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the forest and nature to create unique and captivating collections. - [Fairytale Forestography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-berntsen-an-autumn-story): 'An Autumn Story' Places Red Riding Hood at the Edge of the Woods (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Incorporating fairy tale adaptations in art can attract a new audience and create opportunities for collaboration between traditional and modern artists. - [Masquerade Forest Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-megan-snider): Nothing's More Fun Than Wandering the Woods in Costume (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The photography industry can embrace the trend of fantasy photoshoots and outdoor costume photography to offer unique and creative services to clients. - [Weeping Willow Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-baranova-forest): Maria Baranova's Tasseled Scarves & Headbands Evoke the 'Forest' (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for fashion accessory companies to offer more nature-inspired, bohemian designs with tassels - [Bewitching Forest Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizards-witches-magic): 'Wizards, Witches & Magic' by Ellen Rogers in i-D December 2009 (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion designers to explore dark fantasy themes in their collections. - [Supermodel Forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gisele-bundchen-nature-flip-flops): Gisele Bundchen Embraces Nature in Flip Flops (Category: Eco) Implication: Fashion brands can explore sustainable collaborations and eco-friendly campaigns to attract environmentally-conscious consumers. - [Woodland Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsquared2-spring-summer-2010-menswear): Dsquared2's Canadian Forest Setting for S/S '10 Menswear (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can explore the opportunity of creating outdoor-inspired collections and showcasing cultural influences, as demonstrated by Dsquared2's Spring/Summer 2010 menswear… ## Themes within the Woodland Styling trend ### Forest-themed fashion shoots Capturing models in natural backdrops such as forests and woodlands for fashion shoots has gained popularity and can provide opportunities for more environmentally-friendly campaigns and eco-conscious designs. ### Nature-inspired accessories Creating accessories that mimic the colors and textures of nature can appeal to consumers who want to bring a touch of the outdoors into their daily lives and provide opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly materials. ### Fantasy/fairytale inspired fashion Drawing inspiration from fantasy and fairytales, particularly those with themes of the forest, can lead to captivating and imaginative designs that capture the attention of consumers looking for something unique and magical. ## What the Woodland Styling trend means for industry ### For Fashion The fashion industry can look to these trends to incorporate eco-friendly practices and conscious designs while still fulfilling consumer demand for imaginative and visually-appealing pieces. ### For Advertising Advertisers can utilize natural backdrops and imaginative themes inspired by nature and fantasy to create captivating campaigns that standout to consumers looking for something unique and enchanting. ### For Art and Design Artists and designers can draw inspiration from the natural world and fantastical themes to create mesmerizing and imaginative pieces that challenge the boundaries of traditional art and design. ## Trend signals for Woodland Styling Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 83%, freshness 8%. - 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