# Animal Tamer Editorials GQ Spain's Cherokee Nation Story Features Southwestern Fashions By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwestern-fashion References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/cherokee-nation/) & [revistagq](http://www.revistagq.com/) Top model Travis Smith sports a wardrobe of Southwestern fashions in 'Cherokee Nation', an editorial for the pages of GQ Spain. This tribal-themed fashion story looks to the [Native Cherokee Indians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-and-peanuts) for its inspiration and is lensed on the grounds of a Western ranch. Captured by photographer Sergi Pons, this editorial highlights menswear looks from luxe and affordable labels like [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mask-fit-red-cushion), [Saint Laurent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross) and H&M among others. Gracing the October 2014 issue of GQ Spain, this image series features tapestry-inspired coats, over-sized hats and an array of animal co-stars. Travis Smith pulls off a slew of Southwestern fashions while posing with stunning horse and avian creatures that appear calm in his presence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Southwestern Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury and affordable clothing brands to incorporate Native American-inspired designs into their collections. - **Animal Co-stars:** Opportunity for animal handlers to provide trained animals for fashion photo shoots and other media projects. - **Western Ranches:** Opportunity for businesses to offer Western ranch experiences for photo shoots and events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Brands can create Southwestern-inspired collections and collaborate with animal handlers for photo shoots and commercials. - **Media:** Fashion publications and advertising agencies can partner with animal handlers and Western ranches for visually engaging photo shoots and videos. - **Event Planning:** Companies can offer Western ranch experiences and animal interactions for corporate events, weddings, and other special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Southwestern-Inspired Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macys-1.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Equestrian Heritage-Honoring Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-compton-cowboys.md) - [Designer-Approved Western Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Exclusive Joint Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-la.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md)