# Patriotic Editorials American Dreamin' in W Magazine By Ayman | Published 2008-11-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-dreamin-w-magazine References: [fashiontography.blogspot](http://fashiontography.blogspot.com/2008/11/american-dreamin-in-w-magazine-december.html) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2008/12/american_dreamin?slide=27) Barack Obama has restored the belief in the American Dream and provided America with a much-needed fresh image. W Magazine wears its colors loud and proud in the American Dreamin' editorial in its December 2008 issue. Photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, the American Dreamin' editorial celebrates all things Americana, from the [Stars and Stripes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection), hot dogs and hamburgers to Jell-O, beauty queens, and movie stars. Alex White styled models Lara Stone, Sessilee Lopez, Abbey Lee, Aline Weber, and Eniko Mihalik in the [latest fashion creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign) from the likes of Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, Diane von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Oscar de la Renta, and Vera Wang. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **American Nostalgia:** Brands can tap into a sense of nostalgia for Americana to create products and marketing campaigns that evoke the feeling of a simpler time. - **National Pride in Fashion:** Fashion brands can celebrate national pride and cultural identity through themed collections and ad campaigns. - **Celebrity Nationalism:** Influencers can use their platform to promote a sense of national pride and encourage their followers to do the same. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend toward American nostalgia and national pride to create collections that appeal to consumers seeking a sense of cultural identity. - **Advertising:** Ad agencies can create marketing campaigns that celebrate Americana and tap into consumer desire for national pride and nostalgia. - **Social Media:** Influencers can use their platforms to tap into the trend toward national pride and encourage their followers to embrace their cultural identity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Voting-Themed Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youve-got-the-power.md) - [Patriotic Olympic Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-the-american-dream.md) - [Reimagined Patchwork Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-americana.md) - [New York-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergdorf-goodmans.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md)