# Boardwalk Strut Shoots Rachel Antonoff Debuts Holiday '09 Line on the Hudson River By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-antonoff-hudson-river References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/index.php?section=album&albid=287) & [rachelantonoff](http://rachelantonoff.com/) Why waste a gorgeous day doing a fashion shoot in the stuffy indoors when the world is your oyster! While there was no oyster-finding pictured in this photo shoot for designer Rachel Antonoff's Holiday '09 collection, there is a water-filled backdrop. Take a look at the shoot above, which occurred on the Hudson River and has models strutting down the boardwalk and even kayaking! **Implications** - The models are styled in Rachel Antonoff‘s [Holiday ‘09 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025), which features items such as simple dresses, short-sleeved silk blouses, high-waisted shorts and flowy, elegant tank tops. The classic items are great to wear to work or even a [holiday party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-party-edit). You will surely get complimented in whatever you choose to wear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor Fashion Shoots:** Opportunity for fashion designers to showcase their collections in unique and natural settings like the Hudson River. - **Water-themed Backdrops:** Incorporating water elements into fashion shoots can add a refreshing and visually appealing aesthetic to clothing lines. - **Kayaking as a Fashion Trend:** Kayaking can be positioned as a stylish and adventurous activity, creating new opportunities for outdoor apparel brands. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore innovative ways to shoot and present their collections, incorporating outdoor and water-themed elements. - **Photography:** Photographers can specialize in capturing fashion shoots that take place in unique locations, such as on the Hudson River or other water-filled backdrops. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Outdoor apparel brands can promote kayaking as a trendy and fashionable activity, leading to increased demand for stylish and functional kayaking gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Opulent Holiday Apparel Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-3.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Delicate Holiday Loungewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-in-the-sun.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Luxury Storybook-Themed Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-riley.md) - [Sun-Soaked Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection.md)