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Dark Exotic Editorials

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Du Juan Numero China #2 Editorial is a 'Black Movie'

— November 5, 2010 — Fashion
The Du Juan 'Black Movie' editorial in Numero China #2 Magazine is gothically irresistible. Du Juan embraces the persona of a dark exotic beauty as it portrays the essence of a story that is deeply tragic and romantic.

Photographed by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello, the spread features dark lighting and plenty of shadows, generating an eerie feel to its audience. Check out the featured gallery to see these interesting images for yourselves.

Implications - Consumers respond well to photo shoots which evoke a cinematic feel because they associate movies with escapism, which provides consumers with distractions as well as a sense of euphoria. Corporations looking to create effective media campaigns may consider also invoking a cinematic feel as consumer demand for such content is always high.
Trend Themes
1. Cinematic Fashion Editorials - Fashion brands can leverage gothic and cinematic elements in editorial content to captivate audiences and create a sense of escapism.
2. Dark Beauty Aesthetic - Brands can embrace the concept of dark exotic beauty in their campaigns to appeal to consumers who value unique, nonconformist styles.
3. Eerie and Shadowy Photography - Photographers and brands can experiment with dark lighting and shadow play in their work to create a haunting and mysterious mood in visuals.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion brands can create photo shoots and campaigns that explore the dramatic, cinematic and gothic aesthetic Du Juan embodies in this editorial piece.
2. Media and Entertainment Industry - Production companies and entertainment brands can leverage the cinematic aesthetic to captivate audiences and create a sense of escapism in their movies and shows.
3. Photography Industry - Photography agencies can experiment with eerie shadow play and darker themes as seen in the Du Juan Numero China #2 spread to offer new and unique clients a different take on traditional photography.
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