# Eccentric Straw Manes Against Nature for W March 2011 is a Stunning Spread By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-07 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-march-2011 References: [zombieandcandy](http://zombieandcandy.com/frida-gustavsson-caroline-brasch-hailey-clausen-by-mert-marcus-for-w-march-2011) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/) The W March 2011 edition features a stunning spread titled Against Nature. Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the photographs feature models clad in brightly-hued clothing set against a dark and gloomy surrounding. Frida Gustavsson, Caroline Brasch and Hailey Clausen are the models who bring this vibrant W March 2011 fashion spread to life. The three models can be seen laying on dark and withering grass, with gloomy skies and a vast emptiness. All attention is drawn towards the models and their intense-colored ensembles. This W March 2011 feature perfectly contrasts the vivid, man-made clothing against the rugged, bland, natural setting. The colors jump right, drawing all of your concentration to the magnificently super-saturated outfits on the models. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vibrant Fashion Contrasts:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating bold and contrasting fashion campaigns that juxtapose vibrant colors against natural settings. - **Intense-colored Ensembles:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in designing and promoting fashion collections that feature intensely saturated colors on models for a visually striking effect. - **Dark and Gloomy Surroundings:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in incorporating moody and atmospheric environments into fashion photography to create captivating visual narratives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new ways to create visually stunning campaigns by experimenting with vibrant contrasts and intense colors. - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage dark and gloomy surroundings to create visually impactful and emotionally evocative images. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can utilize contrasting fashion campaigns to capture audience attention and create memorable brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md)