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# Rugged Rancher Photography
GQ Brazil's Nature Za Selvagem Editorial is Cowboy-Inspired

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gq-brazil
References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/brad-kroenig-gq-style-brazil-karl-simone/) & [gq.globo](http://gq.globo.com/)

Supermodel Brad Kroenig poses in GQ Brazil's western-themed "Nature Za Selvagem" fashion story. Brad is captured by photographer Karl Simone's lens while horse-riding and hanging out amidst a mountainside ranch setting.

Brad pulls off a range of rugged rancher looks and sports heavy coats, [chunky knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection) and luxe, wool blazers that exude a sophisticated air. Elegance and masculinity reign in GQ Brazil's captivating "Nature Za Selvagem" shoot that shines a light on winter menswear looks that are both sleek and practical for their wearer.

Model Brad Kroenig is outfitted by wardrobe stylist Antonio Branco who dresses him in winter-ready pieces from top designer names. The editorial's featured labels include [Dolce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-dolce) and Gabbana, Giorgio Armani and [Calvin Klein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-denim-campaign) Collection among a slew of others.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Western-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and ethical materials and production methods for western-style clothing.
- **Outdoor Fashion Shoots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technology and augmented reality into outdoor fashion photography to create immersive experiences for viewers.
- **Winter Menswear Looks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to heavy coats and wool blazers for winter menswear.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate the editing process in fashion photography.
- **Menswear Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D scanning and printing technology to create custom-fit menswear garments.
- **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace blockchain technology to provide transparency and provenance in the luxury fashion supply chain.

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