# Rich & Decadent Photography Luxe Lifestyles in ‘Jets, Cribs & Rides' by Gene Kiegel By mediterranean | Published 2009-02-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestyles-rich-decadant-jets-cribs-rides-gene-kiegel References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009/02/gene-keigel-jets-cribs-rides.html) & [genekiegel](http://www.genekiegel.com/) Life is different when you have your own [private jet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-private-jet-experience) and a budget of a few millions for a shopping spree. Photographer Gene Kiegel gives us a peek into this world of abundance and decadence with his photography series, ‘Jets, Cribs & Rides.’ From the luxurious rides to the [extravagant mansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalique-icons), it is hard to imagine that these people are remotely affected by the economy crisis. **Implications** - Fashion designers and photographers continually seek to stage photo shoots that show off the featured clothes as well as the lifestyle enjoyed by the particular brand or publication, and this [decadent globe-trotting photo shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) shows how the better half life, work and play. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxe Lifestyles:** Opportunities for luxury brands to market their products and services to high net worth individuals seeking to live a life of decadence and extravagance. - **Decadent Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for photographers to capture and showcase the luxury lifestyles of affluent individuals and brands in unique and compelling ways. - **High-end Transportation:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the high-end transportation industry, as luxury car and jet companies seek to cater to the needs and desires of the ultra-rich. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunities for luxury fashion brands to collaborate with photographers and create visually stunning campaigns showcasing their high-end products and the associated lavish lifestyles of their clientele. - **Luxury Real Estate:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the luxury real estate industry, as affluent individuals seek to acquire and showcase their opulent homes and properties. - **Private Aviation:** Opportunities for private jet companies to provide exclusive transportation services to affluent individuals seeking the ultimate luxury and convenience in their travel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Opulent Hotel-Like Jumbo Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lufthansa-technik-explorer.md) - [Denim-Wrapped Private Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstar-raw1.md) - [Transformative Luxury Voyage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzcarlton-yacht-collections.md) - [In-Air Wine Tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-air-wine-tastings.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Luxury Hotel Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ritzcarlton-and-late-checkout.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md)