Waterfront fashion typically involves beach-ready fashions and swimsuits, but 'Dark Classics' by Mariya Sabotinova shows that Victorian glamour belongs near the water as well. As models vamp in black, deep purple and navy blue near gray skies and murky black water, I'm transported to a surreal dark fantasy.
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Implications - **Copyright -- RE-WRITE
As a direct result of the economic downturn, consumers are feeling a deep sense of malaise and anxiety about their long-term prosperity. These consumers are looking to express this emotion in visible ways. Companies should consider this sentiment when creating products for these consumers.
What's Driving This Trend
- Dark Waterfront Fashion
- Fashion industry should explore creating dark Victorian-inspired fashion for waterfront settings.
- Emotive Fashion
- Designers could consider creating products that allow consumers to express their emotions through fashion choices.
- Surreal Fantasy Fashion
- Creating fashion lines that transport consumers to a surreal dark fantasy world.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry can explore new designs that speak to consumers' emotions.
- Photography Industry
- There may be an opportunity for photography businesses to capture dark fantasy fashion shoots.
- Tourism Industry
- Waterfront tourism companies could explore offering paranormal or dark fantasy-themed experiences that align with the trend.
