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# Romantic Manly Advertorials
The Baldessarini 2011 Campaign for Spring/Summer Gets Floral

By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-25 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baldessarini-2011-campaign
References: [abhfya](http://abhfya.com/fuckingyoung/baldessarini-springsummer-2011-campaign/) & [baldessarini](http://www.baldessarini.com/)

Tony Ward stars in this romantic Baldessarini 2011 Campaign for Spring/Summer. Any lady would swoon over the [soaking-wet man holding flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-trojan) out.

Although this ad is cutesy, it also gets to the point. Words like "sustainable" are featured right next to the products, so the audience knows that the glasses featured are [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response). Take a look at the Baldessarini 2011 Campaign, Tony Ward could have picked those flowers just for you!

**Implications** - Men in contemporary society are beginning to embrace different sides of themselves. Products featuring a more exploratory element are appealing to those who aren't afraid to discover [different sides of masculinity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity). In order to draw in more shoppers, a company could focus on this.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 48% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Exploratory Masculinity:** As men embrace different sides of themselves, companies could focus on designing products featuring a more exploratory element to draw in more shoppers.
- **Romantic Ad Campaigns:** Advertising campaigns featuring romantic and emotional elements could appeal to both male and female consumers.
- **Sustainable Products:** Including sustainability features and messaging in product advertising can educate consumers and lead to increased interest and loyalty towards eco-friendly products.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands could incorporate romantic and exploratory themes in their advertising campaigns to attract a wider range of male consumers.
- **Beauty:** Beauty brands could focus on creating products that appeal to both masculine and romantic qualities to reach a larger audience.
- **Sustainability:** Companies can focus on sustainable and eco-friendly products to gain consumer interest and loyalty towards eco-friendly products.

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