# Fringed Sporty Fashion The Lily Aldridge Self Magazine Cover Shoot is Unexpectedly Athletic By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lily-aldridge-self-magazine References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/gallery/lily-aldridge-sporty-chic-self-cover-story/) & [self](http://www.self.com) [Athletic chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintry-athletic-apparel) is not exactly what the Lily Aldridge Self Magazine cover shoot is going for. It's more unexpectedly sporty since the outfits are far from athletic. Instead, they focus on [fringed dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-activewear) that brings a since of dramatic flare to the field they are shot on. Yet the top model is still able to hold her own against a couple [professional football and soccer players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-and-sports-illustrated). In the article accompanying the Lily Aldridge Self Magazine cover shoot, the brunette beauty reveals that she always wanted to be a soccer player and her role model remains Mia Hamm. So her natural prowess even in these dresses shouldn't be too much of a surprise. The fun and motivational photoshoot is set to appear in the July 2015 issue of the fitness forward publication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fringe Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unconventional athletic wear with fringe details. - **Unexpected Sporty:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in merging sports-inspired fashion with unexpected elements. - **Motivational Photoshoots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using sports-themed photoshoots for motivational purposes in the fitness industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating fringe details into sportswear. - **Athletic Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing athletic apparel that combines sporty elements with unexpected fashion details. - **Fitness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fitness industry by using sports-themed photoshoots to motivate individuals to engage in physical activity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-x-wnba-campaign.md) - [90s-Inspired Retro Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lily-mcmenamy-1.md) - [Contemporary Athleisure Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staud-sport-1.md) - [Soccer Athlete-Starring Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jess-carter.md) - [Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-and-sports-illustrated.md) - [Sportwear Celebrity Fusion Tease](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-x-adidas.md) - [Dynamic Athleisure Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorias-secret-relaunched.md) - [Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/june-ambrose-x-naturalizer.md) - [Functional Activewear Skorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads.md)