# Braided Bound Beauties Marco D'Amico's The Crying Game is Tied Up By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-08 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-crying-game References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Discordant-beauty-13316.html) & [marcodamico.net](http://www.marcodamico.net/) Bondage scenes always depict a rather hairy situation, yet The Crying Game photo series takes this a bit more literally than most. It appears as though this captive model is not just bound, but she is bound by her own braids. Shot by [fashion photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) Marco D’Amico, The Crying Game photo series is like any other typical [fetish-themed photo shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) except for this Rapunzel-like element. The fact that the model is set upon an opulent backdrop furthers this fairy tale feeling that has taken a rather tragic turn. Rapunzel herself was trapped in a tower, although her [long hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hair-rescue) was the source of her freedom, not her captivity. Yet D’Amico was not inspired by Rapunzel, but rather by the 'The Crying Game' song, hence the shoot's title. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Braided Bondage:** There is an opportunity for fashion and adult entertainment industries to collaborate on new product lines that feature braided bondage elements. - **Fetish Fusion:** In response to changing consumer preferences, there is an opportunity for fashion and entertainment brands to create hybrid products (such as fetish & fairy tale elements) that push the boundaries of current trends. - **Opulent Tragicomedy:** The juxtaposition of opulent settings with tragic or somber subject matter creates a sense of tension that can be explored and productized in the fashion, art, and entertainment industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can experiment with braided bondage elements and hybrid products that combine multiple genres to appeal to changing consumer preferences. - **Adult Entertainment:** Adult entertainment brands can collaborate with fashion brands to create new product lines that feature braided bondage elements and hybrid themes. - **Art:** Artists can explore the use of opulent settings to create a sense of tension and explore dark subject matter, turning the art itself into a product that can be sold or exhibited. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Musician-Backed Styling Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-brat.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Musical Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-bonding-concentrate.md) - [Hair Repair Web Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hair-rescue.md)