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# Cheeky Swimwear Ads
The Latest Charlie by Matthew Zink Campaign Boasts Suggestive Imagery

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-12 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-ad
References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/charlie-by-matthew-zink-summer-2015-campaign/) & [charliebymz](http://www.charliebymz.com/)

The Charlie by Matthew Zink campaign for Summer 2015 is a swimwear ad the boasts suggestive imagery. The image series isn't afraid to show some skin and is marketed with a #GetWild hashtag. This advertorial highlights [vibrant speedos for men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-palisade) and [body-hugging bikini sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club) that will appeal to Charlie's female demographic.

Starring Blake Bridges, Lays Silva, Kwaku Fordwouh and Pietro Boselli, the Charlie by Matthew Zink Summer 2015 campaign is lensed against a tropical, palm tree backdrop and embraces suggestive imagery. The swimwear ad shines a light on body closeups and purposely doesn't include models' faces.

This [seductive marketing campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty) is cheeky, setting a carefree and daring tone for the summer season ahead. Its styles are simple but brightly hued, drawing a viewer in effortlessly.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 91% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Suggestive Imagery in Ad Campaigns:** Businesses could explore the use of suggestive imagery in their advertising campaigns to appeal to a wider audience and grab consumers' attention.
- **Body Inclusivity in Marketing:** Marketing campaigns that showcase diverse body types and sizes could disrupt the status quo in the fashion industry and appeal to a wider demographic.
- **Untraditional Marketing Strategies:** Businesses could consider unconventional methods of marketing to break through the cluttered advertising landscape and create buzz around their brand.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry could benefit from incorporating diverse body types and embracing suggestive imagery in their marketing campaigns.
- **Advertising Industry:** The advertising industry could explore new and unconventional marketing strategies to create buzz around brands and engage consumers in unique ways.
- **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry could leverage suggestive imagery and untraditional marketing strategies in their movie and TV show promotions to generate buzz and attract viewers.

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