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# Aquatic-Themed Covers
Albert Reed Gets Wet for Numero Homme Magazine

By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-04-22 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatic-themed-covers-albert-reed-gets-wet-for-numero-homme-magazine
References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2009/04/matthias-vriens-for-numero-homme-17.html) & [numero-magazine](http://www.numero-magazine.com/)

Top model Albert Reed is featured on the ultra steamy and sexy [aquatic-themed cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar) of the Summer/Spring 2009 edition of [Numero Homme Magazine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood) Issue #17.

Reed, who is also a reality TV star, is also highlighted on the exquisite 10 page water-soaked editorial accompanied by models Charles Devoe, Cory Bond and Ana Katerina.

The excellent photography was done by Matthias Vriens

**Implications** - The sexual objectification of women has been an area of concern for decades; however, all of this has changed with the [sexualization of men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) in today's society. This signifies a switch in gender roles, with women growing increasingly aggressive in all facets of life, including with their sexuality.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 53% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Aquatic-themed Covers:** Emerging trend in magazine covers featuring water-based themes and visuals.
- **Modeling Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in embracing and showcasing diverse male models in steamy and sexy photoshoots.
- **Gender Roles:** Trend of challenging traditional gender roles and exploring the sexualization of men in media.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Media and Publishing:** Opportunity for magazines to differentiate and attract attention by featuring aquatic-themed covers.
- **Fashion and Modeling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the modeling industry to break traditional norms and embrace the sexualization of male models.
- **Gender and Sexuality:** Trend of shifting gender roles and evolving societal attitudes towards the sexual objectification of men.

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