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# Apocalyptic Fashion Ads (UPDATE)
The Full Miley Cyrus for Marc Jacobs SS14 Ads Are Somber

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-03-10 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-for-marc-jacobs
References: [style.mtv](http://style.mtv.com/2014/03/06/miley-cyrus-marc-jacobs-campaign-new/) & [marcjacobs](http://www.marcjacobs.com/)

Earlier this year, a single image of Miley Cyrus for Marc Jacobs popped up online, without much announcement that it was already in magazines. Now, photographer photographer David Sims' [full campaign images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) by for [Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2014 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) are out, following the same somber tone of the first image and lots more Miley.

Miley takes the forefront, along with a few other girls who look like they've just washed up on a beach, although the ads look more like the aftermath of a shipwreck than a Miley-grade party — there's much more brooding and being pensive than twerking and tongues hanging out.

Although the girls in this [Marc Jacobs ad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs) may be stranded, they really couldn't make being stranded in some dark, desolate place seem any more fabulous.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 80% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Apocalyptic Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands and designers to create clothing and accessories that reflect a darker, post-apocalyptic aesthetic.
- **Somber Advertising:** Chance for advertising agencies and marketers to develop campaigns that evoke a more serious and introspective tone, appealing to consumers seeking emotional depth in messaging.
- **Celebrity Brand Collaborations:** Potential for more collaborations between fashion brands and celebrities to generate buzz and captivate audiences.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Fashion industry can tap into the demand for edgy, post-apocalyptic styles and incorporate them into their designs and collections.
- **Advertising:** Advertising industry has the opportunity to experiment with different emotions and moods in their campaigns, moving away from traditional upbeat and cheerful approaches.
- **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can explore partnerships between celebrities and brands to create unique and captivating advertising content.

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