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# American Makeout Spreads
Frisky Fashion of 'Orpheus Descending' by Nathaniel Goldberg

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-29 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orpheus-descending-by-nathaniel-goldberg
References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2010/11/orpheus-descending-by-nathaniel.html) & [lexposure.net](http://lexposure.net/photographers/nathaniel-goldberg)

'Orpheus Descending' by Nathaniel Goldberg is a [GQ Style UK editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) appealing to the young and zestful. Featuring Erin Heatherton, Bev Moore and A. J. Abualrub, these all-American images of girls, guns and a rustic country environment draw from the [cowboy cultural identity of the West](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson).

Hormones rage high in 'Orpheus Descending' by Nathaniel Goldberg. Between fist fights and lip locks in the stables, these [American flag-enfolded photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) may feel like home to many.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 97% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Country Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainable and ethical fashion design that integrates cultural identities and traditions of rural communities.
- **Young and Wild:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in marketing and advertising campaigns for fashion and lifestyle products that target young consumers with adventurous and rebellious spirit.
- **All-american Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry to create films, TV shows, and music that showcases and celebrates the cultural legacy and diversity of America.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion designers, brands, and retailers to create new lines and collections that reflect and honor the cultural roots and heritages of rural communities.
- **Advertising:** Opportunities for advertising agencies and marketers to develop campaigns and promotions that appeal to young consumers and reflect their sense of adventure and self-expression.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunities for filmmakers, TV producers, and music artists to create content that explores the cultural identity and diversity of America, with a focus on rural communities and their contributions to society.

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