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# Models Eating McDonald's
John Tan Casting's 'The Heat is On' Rocks Big Macs in Public

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-30 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-tan-casting-the-heat-is-on
References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/blog/2009/07/john-tan-casting-the-heat-is-on/) & [johntancasting.blogspot](http://johntancasting.blogspot.com/2009/07/heat-is-on-jakecjaidenford-models.html)

If you've ever wondered what a male model's life is like, John Tan Casting's 'The Heat is On' will give you a glimpse. This shoot places models Aiden Andrews, Jake Madden and CJ Hancock throughout New York City in [swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-my-taste-campaign) and other summer gear.

'The Heat is On' is styled by [John Tan](http://johntancasting.blogspot.com/2009/07/heat-is-on-jakecjaidenford-models.html) and photographed by [Andrew Burmeister](http://www.andrewburmeister.com/). Check out ten of the images from the shoot above, and see the John Tan Casting link below for more.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 91% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Male Fashion Modeling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate diverse body types in male fashion modeling to reflect real-world diversity.
- **Outdoor Fashion Shoots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unconventional locations and settings for outdoor fashion shoots to create unique and captivating visuals.
- **Inclusive Fashion Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace inclusivity in fashion styling by featuring models of different backgrounds, sizes, and identities.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Modeling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative methods of scouting and selecting fashion models to ensure representation and authenticity.
- **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with new photography techniques and styles to capture compelling images that challenge the norms of fashion photography.
- **Fashion Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional fashion styling approaches and embrace a more inclusive and progressive mindset in the industry.

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