Blonde bombshell Alexandra Tikerpuu poses for Madame Air France’s April/May 2014 issue in warm weather-themed nautical suits.
The Madame Air France spring editorial takes a step away from conventional flowers and girly prints to embrace masculine suits, minimalist color and structured detail. The garments featured in the shoot are a mix of monochromatic blazers, trousers and over-sized shorts paired with chunky, silver necklaces and subtle nautical anchor embroideries. Tikerpuu rocks a silver smokey eye with her hair slicked back in a side part that beautifully juxtaposes the masculinity of the suits she wears. The pointed-toe high-heeled sandals Tikerpuu wears also add a feminine dynamic to the shoot.
My favorite look from the shoot has to be Tikerpuu rocking the black suit onesie in a strong power pose.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Masculine Suits
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create gender-neutral suit designs that cater to individuals seeking a more androgynous aesthetic.
- Minimalist Color
- The rise of minimalist color schemes presents an opportunity for brands to create sleek and sophisticated designs that appeal to consumers who prefer a more understated aesthetic.
- Nautical Fashion
- There is potential for disruptive innovation in the nautical fashion industry by incorporating modern and unconventional elements into traditional nautical designs.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can explore how to create gender-neutral suit designs that cater to individuals seeking a more androgynous aesthetic.
- Jewelry
- Jewelry brands could capitalize on the minimalist color trend by creating minimalist, silver necklaces that pair well with understated fashion choices.
- Footwear
- Footwear brands can take advantage of the opportunity to design pointed-toe high-heeled sandals that add a feminine dynamic to masculine power suits.
