# Killer Clothing Campaigns Lord and Taylor's 'Dexter'-Inspired Advertorial By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-09-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lord-and-taylor-dexter References: [majormodels.blogspot](http://majormodels.blogspot.com/2009/09/sean-jarju-for-dexter-advertorial-lord.html) & [lordandtaylor](http://www.lordandtaylor.com/) Murderers don't often get a fair shake, but this Lord and Taylor 'Dexter'-inspired advertorial shows a [fashionable killer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him) executing a dastardly deed in some dapper duds. Model Sean Harju sharpens a chef's knife, puts on surgical gloves and sits atop a wrapped-up rug for this pictorial; he even exits the crime scene stylishly. Check out more images of the Lord and Taylor 'Dexter'-inspired advertorial above, and keep clicking for more [murderous features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx). **Implications** - I can guarantee you a simple look through these exquisite images will have you wanting to tune in to this Lord and Taylor's Dexter-Inspired Advertorial. With as much amazing fashion, murderous undertones and dapper duds as this killer clothing campaign has, it's no wonder more companies don't try to create [amazing advertorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you) like this one! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Murder:** Companies can explore the trend of incorporating dark and edgy themes into their fashion campaigns to attract attention. - **Trendy Advertorials:** Creating advertorials with interesting and unique themes, like Lord and Taylor's 'Dexter'-inspired campaign, can make a company's products stand out in a crowded marketplace. - **Themed Photo Shoots:** Using creative themes in photo shoots, like murder and suspense, can make a brand's products appear more intriguing and memorable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can incorporate unique and edgy themes into their campaigns, similar to Lord and Taylor's 'Dexter'-inspired advertorial, to attract customers and make their products stand out in a competitive market. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can create creative and unique advertorials, like Lord and Taylor's 'Dexter'-inspired campaign, to help their clients' products get noticed and generate buzz. - **Photography:** Professional photographers can use creative themes, such as murder and suspense, to add an interesting and memorable twist to their photo shoots and attract clients from various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-car-couture.md) - [Interactive Fashion Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-by-gentle-monster.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)