Animal lovers looking for the perfect calendar for the new year will have to consider 'Hunks and Hounds.' Created by Louie’s Legacy Animal Group, an animal rescue group located in New York City, it is the perfect combination of cuteness and sexiness. Granted, not everyone will love looking at the hard, shirtless bodies of hot men. But at least they can appreciate the adorable dogs in each image.
Shot by celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz, the Hunks and Hounds calendar is one way to ring in the new year on a good note. Not only are the images irresistible on at least two levels, the calendar will inspire people to do a little good for others as well. Ruiz says, “I just hope that people enjoy the images, and that they are reminded daily that adopting and loving an animal is the most humane thing a human can do.”
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Animal Rescue Calendars
- Creating calendars featuring attractive models and adorable animals can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for animal rescue organizations.
- Combining Cuteness and Sexiness
- Blending cuteness with sexiness in products like calendars can appeal to a wider audience and create new market opportunities.
- Celebrity-photographed Merchandise
- Collaborating with celebrity photographers to create unique merchandise can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for business promotion and charity campaigns.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Animal Rescue
- The animal rescue industry can leverage the popularity of attractive calendars to raise funds and promote adoption efforts.
- Calendars and Merchandise
- The calendar and merchandise industry can explore new collaborations with photographers and organizations to create unique products with broad appeal.
- Celebrity Photography
- Celebrity photographs can expand their portfolio by collaborating on projects like animal rescue calendars, creating innovative and attractive merchandise.
