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The Oriental-Inspired Prada Spring 2010 Ad Campaign

— February 16, 2010 — Marketing
Always the trendsetter, Miuccia Prada asked Hedi Slimane to helm the Asian-inspired Prada Spring 2010 ad campaign. Slimane came up with a black and white series of photographs that harken back to the streets and lounges of early 20th century China.

Chinese models both male and female populate the landscape along with a few Caucasian male models, which is highly unusual for Prada but extremely refreshing. Chinese artist Yang Fudong contributed a video for the Prada Spring 2010 ad campaign. Watch Yang’s video and then click through the gallery for more of Hedi Slimane’s beautiful photographs for Prada.

Trend Themes

  1. Oriental-inspired Fashion — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating traditional Asian elements into modern designs.
  2. Diverse Representation in Advertising — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the advertising industry by featuring models from different ethnic backgrounds to create more inclusive campaigns.
  3. Collaboration with Artists — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and fashion industries by partnering with artists to create unique and compelling ad campaigns.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating traditional Asian elements into modern designs.
  2. Advertising — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the advertising industry by featuring models from different ethnic backgrounds to create more inclusive campaigns.
  3. Art — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and fashion industries by partnering with artists to create unique and compelling ad campaigns.
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