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# Skeletal Seaside Shoots
The FFW Parrot Tropical Spread Features Rick Genest in Eccentric Fashions

By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-08-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffw-parrot-tropical-spread
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/08/ffw-parrot-tropical-featuring-rick-genest/) & [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/rick-genest-by-zee-nunes-for-ffw/)

The FFW Parrot Tropical Spread features Rick Genest, also known as 'Skeleton Boy,' on the beach wearing tropical-inspired fashions. The FFW Parrot Tropical Spread was shot by photographer Zee Nunes and is done so in a way that offers plenty of captivating juxtaposition.

Rick Genest is known for eerily [macabre looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) and this spread accentuates them in an unusual way. The only color used in the spread comes from the outfits and clothing he's wearing. Genest's [skeletal frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn) is clothed in [vibrant surf shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta), patterned tops and bold accessories while the backdrops and limbs of Genest are featured in black and white. The FFW Parrot Tropical Spread offers a captivating look into the model's outlandish appearance.

**Implications** - Businesses that use juxtapositions in their products or the presentation of their products will likely experience favorable results. Consumers will be more likely to recall a product that left a memorable impression in their minds.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 69% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Juxtaposed Fashion:** Combining atypical fashion styles with unlikely elements or settings presents a captivating and memorable look.
- **Macabre Fashion:** Using eerie or dark elements in fashion can create a distinctive and memorable appearance.
- **Monochrome Imagery:** Using black and white imagery against colorful subjects or settings can create a striking and memorable contrast.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands can incorporate juxtaposed or macabre elements and settings to create distinctive and memorable looks.
- **Photography:** Photographers can explore the use of monochrome imagery and unconventional subjects to create captivating and striking visuals.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising professionals can use unconventional or memorable imagery and messaging to capture consumer attention and promote memorability.

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