Sophisticated School Girl Fashion

The Elle Japan September 2013 Series is Fresh Faced

It can be hard to transition your adolescent wardrobe into a sophisticated closet fit for a young adult, but this Elle Japan September 2013 editorial makes the change a little bit easier.

Model Emma Landen stars in this shoot as an innocent school girl trying to find her very own identity in the fashion world. Photographer Junji Hata captures the fresh faced blonde model as she poses in an empty warehouse wearing plaids, stripes and full skirts; all appropriate looks for a day spent in the classroom but also dressed up enough for a classy night out with the girls.

Titled 'Almost a Woman,' this Elle Japan September 2013 photo shoot marks a unique moment in every girl's fashionable life.

Transitioning Wardrobe
Opportunity for fashion brands to create clothing lines that bridge the gap between adolescent and young adult styles.
Classroom-chic Fashion
Potential for retailers to offer stylish yet appropriate clothing options for school-aged individuals.
Fashion Identity Exploration
Platform for fashion influencers and brands to help individuals in their journey of self-expression through clothing.

Who This Affects Most

Fashion Retail
Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion retailers to cater to the needs of transitioning wardrobes.
Fashion Photography
Opportunity for fashion photographers to capture the unique moments of individuals seeking their own fashion identity.
Fashion Education
Potential for educational institutions and online platforms to provide resources and guidance in exploring fashion identities.
SCORE
6.0 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 91%
Activity 81%
Freshness 8%

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