# Rustic Prairie Shoots Taras Koltun by Ivan Muselli for Essential Homme is Stunning By Andrew Loh | Published 2011-11-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-prairie-shoots References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/taras-koltun-by-ivan-muselli-for-essential-homme/#more-123333) & [essentialhomme.fr](http://www.essentialhomme.fr/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25), a Dior Homme and Maison Martin Margiela shirt, Kenzo trousers, [Dolce and Gabbana jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson), a [Zegna sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md)