A chillingly eerie standout in the September 2012 issue, the W Magazine Spellbound Editorial is mystically chic. With a tagline that reads “Fall’s bewitching fashion is stuff of your darkest desires,” the pictorial to follow does the foreboding warning justice. The decadent imagery was executed by the genius Steven Meisel, who poetically photographed the avant-garde fashion story. Striking visuals of eerie models playing about in moonlit woodlands haunt in fall’s most dynamic garment creations.
Styled by Edward Enninful, the spread features pieces by Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Diane von Furstenberg and Giorgio Armani. Despite its theatrics, the editorial does not fall short in its showcase of fall’s standout pieces. The forward-thinking manner of this piece is sublime, as it seamlessly marries exemplary art direction with fashion.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mystically Chic Photography
- Opportunity for photographers and artists to explore the enchanting and mysterious side of fashion.
- Avant-garde Fashion Storytelling
- Innovative designers and fashion brands can create captivating narratives that merge art and fashion.
- Dynamic Garment Creations
- Fashion designers can push boundaries by creating visually stunning garments that embody movement and excitement.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Photography
- Fashion photographers can embrace a hauntingly beautiful aesthetic to capture the imagination of viewers.
- Art Direction
- Opportunity for art directors to explore the synergy between fashion and visual storytelling.
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create garments that evoke emotions and tell stories.
