Joan Smalls resembles a mermaid on land in the 'Shining' editorial for the Vogue Italia May 2014 issue. Looking particularly statuesque, Smalls poses for photographer Sølve Sundsbø amidst awe-inspiring mountains. Despite the breathtaking qualities of the surrounding landscape, Smalls manages to demand the viewer's full attention.
Fashion editor Anastasia Barbieri styled Smalls in a series of curve-hugging gowns. Whether she's pouring herself into a slinky, liquid gold number or rocking a pleated metallic frock, one thing is for certain: Smalls looks absolutely phenomenal. In fact, any one of these dresses would land her on a Best Dressed List.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like anyone will ever have the privilege of seeing her in them -- Smalls seems perfectly content lounging around the secluded mountainside.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mountain-inspired Fashion
- Opportunity for clothing brands to incorporate mountain-inspired styles into their product lines.
- Metallic Dresses Trend
- Potential for fashion designers to create more metallic dress options to satisfy consumer demand.
- Outdoor Photoshoot Locations
- Increase in demand for clothing brands and fashion photographers to utilize outdoor, nature-based locations for photo shoots.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Increase in demand for mountain-inspired and metallic dress fashion lines.
- Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to expand their portfolios by incorporating outdoor, nature-based photo shoots.
- Tourism
- Promotion of fashion and photography on mountains or outdoor locations can attract tourists and promote local tourism.
