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# Jungle Snake Fashion
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 ad With Raquel Zimmermann

By Bianca | Published 2010-01-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-spring-summer-2010-ad
References: [fashiontography.blogspot](http://fashiontography.blogspot.com/2010/01/raquel-zimmermann-alexander-mcqueen.html) & [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/5478314)

This Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 ad by Nick Knight gives a whole new meaning to [python shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-2). The incredibly bold campaign is bursting with color, making it a fitting way to advertise some of the most [eccentric shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor) on the market: the 10" Alexander McQueen armadillo platform shoes!

Click the image to see Raquel Zimmermann wrapped in bright, tropical snakes and wearing a skintight catsuit that could almost fool you into thinking it was a full body tattoo. Following the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 ad, you'll see some shots from the SS '10 show.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 81% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Bold Fashion Ads:** There is an opportunity to create bold and eye-catching ad campaigns for fashion brands that push the limits of traditional fashion marketing.
- **Animal-inspired Footwear:** There is room for disruption in the footwear industry by creating unique designs inspired by animals, like the python shoes in the Alexander McQueen ad.
- **Tropical Prints:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate bright and vibrant tropical prints into their collections, as seen in the Alexander McQueen ad.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion and Apparel:** This industry could take advantage of the trend towards bold and eye-catching ad campaigns and incorporate unique animal-inspired designs into their footwear collections.
- **Footwear:** This industry has an opportunity to disrupt the market by incorporating animal-inspired designs into their footwear collections.
- **Textile and Print Design:** This industry can capitalize on the trend towards tropical prints by creating colorful and vibrant designs for fashion brands.

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