# Twisted Fairy Tales 'Little Bad Riding Hood' Shows the Wolf Who's Boss By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bad-riding-hood References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Little-Bad-Riding-Hood/176077) & [calibrepics](http://www.calibrepics.com/) You might think of Little Red Riding Hood as a demure fairytale heroine, but Soon Tong's smoking, debaucherous 'Little Bad Riding Hood' proves that there's a badass side to this iconic character. In this photo set, Little Bad Riding Hood dominates the [Big Bag Wolf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot), recovering from her initial shock to grab a switch and ride the wolf like a horse. Yowza! **Implications** - Soon Tong captures the story perfectly through her lens while Ashburn Eng dresses models Olga and Leonardo in their [haute outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection). The models wear numerous pieces all in black and red. Alicia Tey did a great job styling Olga's bright red hair to capture the true essence of the [familiar fairytale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-happily-ever-after). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modern Fairy Tales:** Opportunity to create updated versions of classic fairy tales that highlight new perspectives and characters. - **Badass Feminine Characters:** Opportunity to create strong female characters that subvert traditional gender roles and expectations. - **Fashion Fairy Tales:** Opportunity to incorporate fashion and visual arts into storytelling to create a more immersive experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for media companies to create new and engaging content for modern audiences. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate storytelling and visual arts into their marketing strategies. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for book publishers to modernize classic fairy tales and create new, diverse characters for children's literature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Nostalgic-Themed Cereal Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weetabix.md) - [Inverted Roller Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-gardens.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Festive Fairytale Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-happily-ever-after.md)