# Attacking Accessories Ads The Simon Duhamel Aldo Campaign is Richly Playful By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-duhamel-aldo References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/simon-duhamel.html) & [simonduhamel](http://www.simonduhamel.com/) Although I'm pretty positive hands that bedecked could find a better activity besides playtime, I can't help but love the [Simon Duhamel Aldo ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-archive). Exquisitely styled and executed, these [crisp images showcase the collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-1) beautifully. Of course, there's a good reason as to why this Simon Duhamel Aldo series is so stunning. It's shot by an [award-winning photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) who has garnered much attention this year. His new website houses even more examples of his photographic talent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Accessories Ads:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the typically serious accessories advertising by incorporating playful elements like the Simon Duhamel Aldo campaign. - **Exquisite Product Photography:** As showcased by the Simon Duhamel Aldo ads, there is an opportunity to disrupt the industry by producing highly stylized, crisp product photography for advertising purposes - **Celebrity Photographer Collaborations:** Brands can disrupt their advertising strategies by partnering with well-known photographers like Simon Duhamel who have an established reputation in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Accessories:** There is an opportunity for brands in the fashion and accessories industry to take inspiration from the Simon Duhamel Aldo campaign and create more stylish, playful and well-executed ad campaigns. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Agencies and marketers can disrupt the industry by encouraging and producing well-styled and playful campaigns like the Simon Duhamel Aldo ads, which will appeal to younger demographics. - **Photography:** Industry professionals can learn from Simon Duhamel's exquisite photography style and disrupt the industry by incorporating similar elements of crisp and playful styling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Bold Footwear Brand Resets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-every-thing-campaign.md) - [Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film.md) - [Legacy-Themed Brand Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-archive.md) - [Holiday Statement Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-2024-holiday-collection.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Festival-Ready Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)