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# Naughty Athletic Wear Advertisements
Mariano Vivanco Shoots Sporty Styles for H&M Magazine

By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-29 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/HM-Magazine
References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adXrcWdBAdg) & [speakers](http://www.speakers.ca/brody_leonard.html)

The most recent issue of H&M Magazine features a [retro sports-inspired shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marty-supreme) from the creative lens work of photographer Mariano Vivanco that with sexual undertones that one wouldn’t expect from the youth-branded retail giant.

Although models Paddy Mitchell, Tanner Dillon and Tucker Des Lauriers are fully clothed in this spread, it’s the [pairing of underwear with athletic socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room), the use of [crop tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorias-secret-relaunched), feathered hair and the muted colors of the photography that give this suggestive editorial a look that seems to be modeled after those found in classic adult magazines from the 70s and 80s. So if you’re looking for a way to make those gym class styles sexy, then check out how Mariano Vivanco did it in this sporty shoot for H&M Magazine.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 70% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Retro Sports-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for retailers to incorporate retro elements into their athletic wear lines to attract consumers looking for nostalgic and unique styles.
- **Sexual Undertones in Advertising:** Potential for brands to push boundaries and create provocative ad campaigns that generate buzz and draw attention to their products.
- **Nostalgic Aesthetic:** Chance for brands to tap into consumers' desire for nostalgia by incorporating vintage elements into their marketing materials and products.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to develop retro sports-inspired collections that appeal to consumers seeking unique and nostalgic styles.
- **Advertising:** Potential for advertising agencies to create provocative campaigns that challenge societal norms and generate buzz for their clients.
- **Graphic Design:** Chance for graphic designers to incorporate nostalgic and vintage elements into their work, catering to clients who want a retro aesthetic for their branding and marketing materials.

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