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# Couture Combats
Marc Jacobs and Naomi Campbell Tough it Out in Stern FW 2011

By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-23 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stern-fw-2011
References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2010/10/marc-jacobs-naomi-campbell-by-ellen-von.html) & [stern.de](http://www.stern.de)

Two of the biggest names in the fashion industry box it out in the Stern FW 2011 editorial dubbed 'Fight-Night.' Photographed by the world-renowned Ellen von Unwerth, the photo shoot is a playful take and mélange of [fashion and boxing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-x-wnba-campaign).

This issue of Stern FW 2011 brings these two [fashion icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign) together to mingle and promote some great [fall trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir), all while having fun. The grungy venue along with high contrasting colors make for a historical and alluring spread that is a von Unwerth trademark.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Fashion-fitness Hybrid:** Trend of blending fashion and fitness elements creates opportunities for cross-industry innovation in activewear and luxury fashion.
- **Celebrity-endorsed Editorial:** Opportunities for collaboration and cross-promotion arise as more celebrities and fashion icons are featured in editorial spreads.
- **Playful Fashion Shoots:** Growing trend of incorporating playful and unconventional themes in fashion shoots offers opportunities for creativity and brand differentiation.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Activewear:** Opportunities to create fashion-forward activewear that is both stylish and functional, appealing to consumers seeking to blend fashion and fitness in their lives.
- **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunities for luxury fashion brands to incorporate athletic elements into their collections and appeal to a new market segment seeking fashion-fitness hybrid styles.
- **Fashion Photography:** Growing demand for unconventional and playful fashion shoots create opportunities for fashion photographers to showcase their creativity and differentiate their work from competitors.

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