Darkly romantic, the Harper's Bazaar UK December 2012 editorial is like a fairy tale come to life. Even its title alludes to its magical ambiance, 'Some Enchanted Evening.' Nevertheless, some may find it hard to determine whether model Josephine Skriver is the beautiful princess or the evil queen. Clearly her fair and youthful looks point to the former, but there is an ominous look in her eyes that strikes doubt in readers. Not to mention that the fashion goes both ways as well.
Shot by Yelena Yemchuk, the Harper's Bazaar UK December 2012 editorial was styled by Cathy Kasterine. She clad the Danish beauty in selects from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Lanvin and Dior. The woodland looks were perfected by hairstylist Chi Wong and makeup artist Hiromi Ueda.
Countryside Fairy Tale Captures
The Harper's Bazaar UK December 2012 Issue Stars Josephine Skriver
Trend Themes
1. Dark Romantic Fashion - There is a trend of darkly romantic fashion that combines fairy tale elements and edgy aesthetics, creating unique and captivating looks for the fashion industry.
2. Ambiguous Beauty - There is a trend of featuring models with ambiguous beauty, blurring the line between innocence and darkness, providing an opportunity for the beauty industry to explore unconventional and mysterious aesthetics.
3. Woodland Fairy Tale - The trend of woodland fairy tale-themed editorials and fashion shoots showcases an opportunity for the photography and editorial industry to create magical and enchanting storytelling visuals.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the dark romantic trend by designing collections that embody the perfect combination of whimsy and edge, appealing to a wide range of consumers.
2. Beauty - The beauty industry can explore the concept of ambiguous beauty by creating makeup and skincare products that enhance both innocence and edginess, catering to individuals who aspire to unconventional and alluring aesthetics.
3. Photography - The photography industry can seize the opportunity of the woodland fairy tale trend by developing creative concepts and techniques that bring magical and enchanting narratives to life, offering clients captivating visual storytelling.