Lara Stone stars in the 'Heart of Gold' editorial for Porter Magazine's #3 Summer 2014 issue.
They say you can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl, a fact proven by Stone's insistence on keeping her cowboy boots (and hat!) on, even while dressed in a series of itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, multi-printed string bikini's chosen by fashion editor Melanie Ward. Even the editorial's title, 'Heart of Gold,' could be in reference to Neil Young's country-folk song of the same name. It's certainly possible that Stone "crossed the ocean searching for a heart of gold," as her eyes appear to betray a quiet sense of longing. I don't see any strapping young ranch hands around to keep her company, but here's hoping.
The editorial was lensed by talented photographic duo Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Country Chic Fashion
- There is an opportunity for fashion retailers to embrace the country chic style and create clothing lines that mix country and contemporary fashion.
- Western Photography
- There is an opportunity for photographers to capture the Western lifestyle using unique and creative angles.
- Rustic Decor
- There is an opportunity for home decor companies to produce rustic, country-inspired decor to complement country chic fashion.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Retail
- Fashion retailers can take advantage of the country chic fashion trend by introducing Western-inspired clothing lines.
- Photography
- Photographers can find work in the Western photography niche by capturing unique and creative perspectives of Western-style living.
- Home Decor
- Home decor companies can expand their product lines to include rustic decor to complement the country chic fashion trend.
