Taras Koltun by Ivan Muselli for Essential Homme in 'The Prairie Boy' editorial shoot is set against a rustic backdrop of grasslands and fields on a hot, sunny day.
Styled and primped by Matteo Greco and Cristina Bertaggia, Koltun, who lies on the fields taking in the sun, is seen wearing a wide selection of outfits, from a Stone Island jacket, a Dior Homme and Maison Martin Margiela shirt, Kenzo trousers, Dolce and Gabbana jeans, a Zegna sweater, Missoni and Salvatore Ferragamo hat, Iceberg poncho and the Roberto Cavalli pants.
In one of the pictures, a shirtless Koltun donning a hat is seen with grass on his hands. In another, the model is seen resting under a tree, with a paddy stalk hanging from his mouth.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Rustic Fashion Shoots
- Opportunity for fashion brands to explore rustic backdrops and natural settings for their collections.
- Outdoor Fashion Editorial
- Innovative opportunity for fashion magazines to take their fashion editorials to the great outdoors, showcasing nature and earthy tones.
- Nature-inspired Fashion
- Fashion designers can look towards nature for inspiration in creating clothing pieces that have an organic and rustic feel to them.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Photography
- Fashion photographers can explore outdoor shoots, nature-inspired backdrops and earthy tones in their work to provide unique photoshoots for brands and magazines alike.
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can incorporate organic and rustic elements into their fashion pieces for a unique, nature-inspired fashion line.
- Fashion Publication
- Fashion magazines can showcase outdoor fashion editorials with rustic and natural backdrops, showcasing the beauty of nature while showcasing latest fashion trends.
