# Slithering Serpent Shoots The Neil Mota Snake Editorial is Super-Sensuous By Carly Foy | Published 2011-03-21 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-editorial References: [curatedmag](http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2011/03/20/neil-mota-snake-series/) & [neilmota](http://www.neilmota.com/) Fashion photographer Neil Mota has recently shot his Snake editorial spread for Zinc Magazine, which features the constricting reptiles encasing the model's neck. The photos are grungy as the model's make-up is smudged, almost as if she's been in the rain. Completed with frizzy, over-the-top hair, the model is also naked, wearing only chunky jewelry--and a snake, of course. In one particular photo, the model has the serpent wrapped around her head, wearing a bejewelled head piece. The Snake editorial showcases four different types of snakes, all of which boast beautifully patterned skin emphasized by the multi-colored jewelry and materials. The photos are intricate, and are not overshadowing the beauty of the snakes themselves. The model also looks flawless, and unafraid of the slithering reptiles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animalistic Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional fashion by incorporating animals in creative and artistic ways. - **Elevated Nature Photography:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional nature photography with edgy, editorial-style shoots. - **Bold Jewelry Trends:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional jewelry trends by making chunky, unconventional pieces a staple in mainstream fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and photographers can push boundaries and incorporate edgy and unusual elements into their work, such as using live animals in photo shoots. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore new avenues of nature photography by incorporating edgy, editorial-style shoots to showcase the beauty of nature from a different angle. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can explore making chunky, bold jewelry styles a staple in mainstream fashion by taking inspiration from unusual and creative sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Snake Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakes-in-the-grass.md) - [Slithering Serpent Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorien-stern-snakes-rugs.md) - [Lunar New-Year Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Actor-Endorsed High-End Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line.md) - [Animalistic Forest Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cobra-by-zoologist.md) - [Colorful Zodiac Motif Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-x-kaws.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [LNY-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwoods-lunar-new-year.md)