The British Vogue 'Midas Touch' Editorial is Ablaze with Metallic Lustre
Alexandra Serrano — August 5, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: vogue & fashionindie
The Isle's best national supermodels are featured in the British Vogue 'Midas Touch' Editorial sporting Olympic-inspired couture.
Shot by Nick Knight, the editorial is a show of grace from some of the nation's most famous beauties. The star-studded cast includes legendary models like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss. However, they are accompanied by newbie British superstars like Lily Cole, Jourdan Dunn, Karen Elson, David Gandy, Stella Tennant, Lily Donaldson and Georgia May Jagger.
Midas Touch was styled by Lucinda Chambers. The thematic shoot focuses on Olympic aspirations for gold. The garments displayed boast a metallic sheen with fantastically intricate designs by some of the best in British fashion. Some of these include the classic Burberry, avant-garde Alexander McQueen, tailoring master Christopher Kane and of course Stella McCartney. With such local beauty, this shoot is bound to light the flame of nationalism for the Brits.
Shot by Nick Knight, the editorial is a show of grace from some of the nation's most famous beauties. The star-studded cast includes legendary models like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss. However, they are accompanied by newbie British superstars like Lily Cole, Jourdan Dunn, Karen Elson, David Gandy, Stella Tennant, Lily Donaldson and Georgia May Jagger.
Midas Touch was styled by Lucinda Chambers. The thematic shoot focuses on Olympic aspirations for gold. The garments displayed boast a metallic sheen with fantastically intricate designs by some of the best in British fashion. Some of these include the classic Burberry, avant-garde Alexander McQueen, tailoring master Christopher Kane and of course Stella McCartney. With such local beauty, this shoot is bound to light the flame of nationalism for the Brits.
Trend Themes
1. Olympic-inspired Couture - The trend of creating couture garments with metallic sheen and intricate designs inspired by the Olympics provides opportunities for luxury fashion brands to tap into the patriotism and nationalism of consumers.
2. Supermodel Collaborations - The trend of bringing together legendary and newbie supermodels in editorial shoots presents opportunities for fashion magazines and brands to showcase diversity and create buzz around their products.
3. Thematic Fashion Editorials - The trend of styling fashion editorials around specific themes like Olympic aspirations for gold offers opportunities for stylists and photographers to showcase their creativity and create visual impact.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of Olympic-inspired couture to create high-end garments that appeal to patriotic and fashion-conscious consumers.
2. Fashion Magazines - Fashion magazines can take advantage of the trend of supermodel collaborations to create captivating editorial content that attracts readers and advertisers.
3. Styling and Photography - Professionals in the styling and photography industry can leverage the trend of thematic fashion editorials to showcase their skills and creativity, attracting clients and collaborations.
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