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# Bad Apple Ads
The Cindy Crawford TSUM Moscow Photographs are Hot

By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-24 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cindy-crawford-tsum
References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/23/cindy-crawford-lingerie-tsum_n_691190.html#s129878) & [tsum.ru](http://www.tsum.ru/en/)

The iconic model does again, this time with the Cindy Crawford TSUM Moscow advertising campaign. Shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for the Russian department store, the [advertisements feature the model posing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendis-summer-2025-campaign) it up using apples as props.

Wearing Nina Ricci, Stella McCartney and Giorgio Armani, the supermodel is all about old-style glam and classically sexy looks -- right down to the red lips.

**Implications** - Photographic spreads that feature [big celebrities or iconic stars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripes-beauty-hotter-than-ever) are continuing to remain effective within popular culture. Celebrity references can be tailored to suit all advertising and marketing budgets -- whether the celebrity reference is a mere reference, or if a business can afford to have the [celebrity endorse their product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-redhot). The use of inexpensive props such as fruit will continue to be an effective way to cut down on budgets and focus money elsewhere.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 80% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Celebrity-endorsed Advertising:** The effectiveness of celebrity references in photographic spreads remains strong, presenting opportunities for businesses to tailor their advertising and marketing strategies accordingly.
- **Budget-friendly Advertising:** The use of inexpensive props, such as fruit, in advertisements can be a cost-effective approach for businesses to allocate their budgets wisely.
- **Classic Glamour Fashion:** The appeal of old-style glam and classically sexy looks in fashion advertising provides an opportunity for brands to tap into a timeless aesthetic for their marketing campaigns.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can explore celebrity endorsements and classic glamour styles to create impactful marketing campaigns that resonate with their target audience.
- **Advertising and Marketing Agencies:** Advertising and marketing agencies can leverage the power of celebrity references and budget-friendly approaches to deliver compelling campaigns for their clients.
- **Photography Studios:** Photography studios can offer creative solutions, such as the use of inexpensive props, to help brands achieve visually stunning and cost-effective advertising imagery.

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