# Aquatic High Heels Ruud Baan Has His Models Pose In Stilettos Underwater By Bianca | Published 2009-05-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatic-high-heels-ruud-baan-underwater References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/21528/) & [flylyf](http://www.flylyf.com/bang-bang-ruud-baan-photography/) Ruud Baan's underwater photography submerges viewers into a captivating, whimsical world of nymph-like women. Baan had the women jump into pools of water decked out in high fashion bathing-suit style outfits, but left stilettos on their feet. Their underwater poses could be called anything but canonballs as they pose gracefully, like gymnasts hurting through the air. When we've seen so much underwater photography, I think it's fair to say it's officially gone from cutting edge and innovative to mainstream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Underwater Fashion Photography:** New opportunities for high-end fashion shoots in aquariums, ocean pools or underwater studios in a surreal setting with high heels included - **Nostalgic Fashion Styles:** Reviving retro swimwear with a modern touch to capitalize on the market demand for unique and elegant styles that can be showcased in underwater settings - **Waterproof High Heels:** Designing high heels that can withstand water for fashion shoots or practical use in water sports industry ### Sectors Adopting This - **High-end Fashion Industry:** The high-end fashion industry has a new frontier with underwater fashion photography in exotic and surreal settings - **Swimwear Industry:** Swimwear industry can collaborate with underwater photographers to showcase their retro or modern designs in a surreal setting - **Water Sports Industry:** The water sports industry can benefit from the technology development of waterproof high heels for practical use during water sports activities ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Halocline Waterproof Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproofshoe.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Sneaker-Shaped Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakerpool.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md)