Numerous fashion editorials dominated the media landscape over the past year, and these media trends of 2012 examine some of the best features that went hot.
Many designers and creative directors opted for extreme glamour in photoshoots this year. For example, the 74 Magazine HOKKUS POKUS editorial features embellished dresses that resemble blooming flowers. The result is nothing short of stunning.
Media publications were also quick to focus on retro fashion features this past year. From retro diner editorials to haunted 60s forest photography, the leaders in fashion continued to use looks from the past decade to enhance contemporary outfits.
Trend Hunter's Media Trend Report gives businesses more insight into this industry. It provides a look into how businesses can use this information for their own product and campaign development.
Top 100 Media Trends of 2012
From Ebony Rocker Editorials to Glam Pensive Photography:
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94
Modern Baroque Fashion
The Vogue Netherlands 'Neo-Victorian' Editorial Stars Anna de Rijk
93
Celebrity Fairytale Photoshoots
The 'Disney Dream Portraits' by Annie Leibovitz are Stunning
92
Psychedelic Beauty Looks
Allure March 2012 Reveals the Wildly Colorful Makeup of Spring
91
Sporty Raver Editorials
Karlie Kloss is a High Energy Enigma in the Vogue Paris March 2012 Shoot
90
Seductive Beach Photoshoots
The Madame le Figaro Editorial Stars Hilary Rhoda
89
Haute Hippie Shoots
The Vogue Australia February 2012 Issue is Stunning
88
Modern Monarchy Editorials
The Visioni Amica Magazine Shoot has a Vintage Aesthetic
87
80s-Like Beachwear
The Vogue Paris 'Perfect Girl' Editorial Stars a Fit Gisele Bundchen
86
Hispter-Approved Eyewear Ads
The Ksubi Autumn/Winter 2012 War Lookbook is Edgy and Urban
85
Futuristically Textured Fashion
The 74 Magazine 'HOKKUS POKUS' Editorial is Vibrantly Dark
84
Steamy Mediterranean Shoots
The Flare 'Bellissima' Editorial Stars a Simmering Bruna Tenorio
83
Saturated 50s Photoshoots
The Elegance Netherlands May 2012 Editorial Stars Sasha Melnychuk
82
Stoic Swimmer Photoshoots
The Interview 'Olympiad' Editorial is Inspired by the Summer Olympics
81
Cimmerian Swimsuit Photoshoots
The Marie Claire Spain 'Azul Indico' Editorial Stars Leah de Wavrin
80
Angry Angelic Editorials
The Vogue Japan March 2012 Shoot is Haunting and Whimsical
79
Ballet Teacher Editorials
The Vogue Russia 'Red Lady' Photoshoot Stars Anna Selezneva
78
Lingerie-Clad Hotel Heiresses
The Paris Hilton for FHM Photo Shoot is Insanely Hot
77
Urban Granny Style Spreads
'Senior Citizens' by Baldovino Barani for SCMP January 2012
76
Dark Gloom-Ridden Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Grace Alone' Shoot Stars Grace Hartzel
75
Seductively Sweet Spring Looks
Dani Seitz is 'Candy Coloured' for Vogue Portugal April 2012
74
Casually Simplistic Captures
The 'Like a Rolling Stone' Online Editorial is Romantically Relaxed
73
Patterned Lingerie-Like Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'North Marine' Editorial is Edgy
72
Greased Hair Editorials
The Angela Lindvall for Marie Claire Photo Shoot is Stunning
71
Stylish Nurse Shoots
The Nimue Smit W Korea Editorial Prescribes Retro Fashion
70
Softly Nerdy Photoshoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Geeklandia' Editorial Stars an Accomplished Alexa
69
Sporty Glam Photoshoots
The Harper’s Bazaar Turkey July 2012 Editorial Stars Jessica Stam
68
Badass Body Art Editorials
The Glorious Bastards Papercut Magazine Editorial is Heavily Inked
67
Eccentric Ethereal Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Simone' Shoot is Heavenly Vibrant
66
Carnival-Inspired Editorials
The Tina by Xi Sinsong for Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot is Ethereal
65
Ethereal Spring Editorials
Brynja Jonbjarnardottir by Antia Pagant for Fashion Gone Rogue is Bold
64
Boho Ballerina Editorials
The Amanda Norgaard Smug Magazine is Gracefully Raw
63
Gothic Femme Fatale Editorials
The Emily DiDonato Vogue Mexico Photo Shoot is Dark and Mysterious
62
Retro Diner Editorials
The Vogue China 'The New Fifties' Shoot is Elegantly Seductive
61
Glamorized Athlete Editorials
The Olympians by Joanna Kustra is Featured in Papercut Magazine
60
Extravagant Arcade Editorials
Aline Weber is a Glamourous Gamer in Vogue Japan April 2012
59
Sequined Seaside Ensembles
The Martha Streck for Elle Brazil Shoot is Bright and Sparkly
58
Ebony Rocker Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar Brazil June 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Dark Tati Co
57
Woeful Wedding Photography
The Isabeli Fontana Vogue Paris April 2012 Editorial is Romantic
56
Mask-Inspired Photography
Pierre Dal Corso for Masquerade Magazine Captures People's Various Sides
55
Music Festival Style Catalogs
The Planet Blue X Foam Magazine Coachella Lookbook is Hot
54
Salmon-Saturated Shoots
The Quinta Witzel Nylon Editorial Stars a Pink Pastel Lady
53
Hazy Boudoir Editorials
The Gravure Magazine 'Alyona' Shoot is Softly Sensual
52
Lingerie-Clad Icon Shoots
The Michelle Williams GQ Editorial is a Tribute to Marilyn Monroe
51
Hazy Blonde Editorials
The Planet Blue Lookbook 2012 is Hip and Hot
50
Sunny Animalistic Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Dream of Spring' Editorial Stars Meng Lu
49
Contemporary Geisha Captures
The Patrycja Gardygajlo Glamour Germany Fuses East and West
48
Controversial Second-Skin Editorials (UPDATE)
ELLE Brazil 'The Special Model' Stars Coco Rocha
47
Hazy Lingerie Spreads
The Elle France April 2012 Martensen Feature is Daring
46
Tempting Taxidermy Shoots
The Kat and Duck 'Fancy a Shag?' Shoot for Fantastics Magazine is Sultry
45
Architectural Swimsuit Editorials
Marie Claire Spain 'Sensorium' Stars Caroline Corinth
44
Gloaming Swimwear Galleries
The Vogue Spain 'El Cuerpo' Editorial Stars a Curvy Hilary Rhoda
43
Pastel Pastry Photography
The Marie Claire China February 2012 Editorial is Elegantly Delicious
42
Elegant 1920s Editorials
The Madame Figaro April 2012 Japan Issue Oozes Old School Glamour
41
Retro-Modern Menswear Shoots
The Jon Kortajarena GQ France Editorial is Sharply Dressed
40
Retro Full-Figured Editorials
The S Moda May 19 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Sultry Candice Huffine
39
Instagram-Inspired Editorials
Cara Delevingne by Nick Knight Playfully Poses with Baby Pets
38
Seductive Sporty Swimwear
The Marie Claire Brazil 'Esportivo Sexy' Editorial Stars Julia Faria
37
Pastel-Haired Editorials
The W Korea March 2012 Shoot is Colorful
36
Glamorous 70s Shoots
The Chloe Lecareux Grazia France is Richly Retro
35
Lounging 50s Fashion
The ELLE France 'Pop Power' Editorial Stars a Funky Retro Hannah Holman
34
Soft Fairy-Like Shoots
The Numero April 2012 Edition is Ethereal and Feminine
33
Witchy Wigged-Out Catalogs
The Wildfox Pre-Fall 2012 Lookbook is 90s-Inspired
32
Bubblegum-Haired Shoots
Anna-Maria Nemetz and Ehren Dorsey Star in Bullett Magazine Spring 2012
31
Feather-Faced Mask Shoots
The Laura Kampman Steven Meisel Editorial Features a Dark Aesthetic
30
Fashionable Rebellion Photography
Fashion Gone Rogue's 'The Protest of Venus' Series is Dramatic
29
Devilish Housewife Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Archetype' Editorial is Prim and Provocative
28
Youthful Housewife Editorials
Numero Tokyo 'Summer Dreamin' Stars a Ladylike Georgia May Jagger
27
Glam Pensive Photography
The Miasto Kobiet 'Oblivion' Editorial Stars a Somber Gosia Ustupska
26
Retro Biker Portraits
The Vinnie Woolston Numero Hommes Editorial is Rebellious
25
Exotic Floral Editorials
The Kasia Struss Harper's Bazaar Spain Shoot is Vibrantly Lush
24
Haunted Forest Photography
The Juju Ivanyuk Zoo Magazine Winter 2011 Shoot is Dark and Eerie
23
Sculptural Afro Shoots
The Garage Magazine 'Fractal Affinities' Editorial Boasts Masterpiece Hair
22
Stoic 20s Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Glamour Girl' Editorial is Inspired by Nancy Cunard
21
Cosmopolitan 60s Fashion
The View of the Times 'Pop' Editorial Stars Sophisticate Lauren Auerbach
20
Electrically Patterned Editorials
The Flare April 2012 Shoot by Chris Nicholl is Boldly Vibrant
19
Dreamy Pastel Photography
The ELLE Vietnam 'Sac Pastel' Editorial Stars Naty Chabanenko
18
Sequined Geometrical Editorials
Karlie Kloss Stars in 'Drama Queen' for W Magazine April 2012
17
Cinematic Swimwear Photoshoots
The Vogue Turkey 'Retro Dalgalar' Editorial Stars Juju Ivanyuk
16
Shimmering Sweaty Swimsuits
The Edita Vilkeviciute Vogue Spain Editorial is Lush and Sultry
15
Print Overload Maxidresses
The Bianca Balti Vogue Mexico Photo Shoot is 70s Chic
14
Desert Hippie Advertorials
The Spanish Moss Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook Has a Retro Rocker Vibe
13
Kitschy Carnival Editorials
Mila Kunis for Harper's Bazaar April 2012 is shot by Terry Richardson
12
Vintage Silhouetted Shoots
Karlie Kloss and a Handful of Top Models Star in Vogue Us March 2012
11
Retro Road Trip Editorials
The Hailey Clauson Vogue Australia Photo Shoot is Gorgeously Glam
10
Pastel-Petaled Photoshoots
The Aline Weber for Numero #132 April 2012 Editorial is Ethereal
9
Hippie Housewife Photography
Jason lerace Captures Lola Van Vorst by Jason as a Free-Spirited Diva
8
Prettily Petulant Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'In The Pink' Photoshoot is Youthfully Emotive
7
Falling Housewife Photography
The Karlie Kloss Vogue US Editorial is 60s-Inspired
6
Camera-Teasing Swimsuit Shoots
The GQ UK 'Candice' Editorial is Flirty and Provocative
5
Social Network Stats
The Facebook 2012 Infographic is an Update on the Leading Online Community
4
Witchy Newlywed Photography
Factice Magazine's 'Brides and Widows' Editorial is Gothic
3
Flirty Fifties Features
Miranda Kerr Stars in a Playful Editorial for Harper's Bazaar April 2012
2
Asian Comic-Inspired Editorials
The S Moda 'Diosa Manga' Shoot Stars a Quirky Anouck Lepere
1
Blinged-Out Military Shoots
The Vogue Spain March 2012 Editorial is Full of Feminine Seduction
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Stoic Swimmer Photoshoots
The Interview 'Olympiad' Editorial is Inspired by the Summer Olympics
Cimmerian Swimsuit Photoshoots
The Marie Claire Spain 'Azul Indico' Editorial Stars Leah de Wavrin
Bronzed Swimwear Ads
The H&M Beach Sensation Summer 2012 Campaign Stars Isabeli Fontana
Somber Cinematic Photoshoots
An Le for Bambi Magazine Issue 12 Captures Stunning Emotional Scenes
Fluorescent Glamazon Phootshoots
The PLASTIK Magazine 'PUMP'D UP KICKS' Editorial is Vibrant
Lingerie-Clad Disney Princesses
DeviantART User Retipug-Rules Draws Heroines in Undergarments
Adorably Brief Body Art
The Dottinghill Temporary Tattoos Feature Some Amazing Designs
Disheveled Geisha Editorials
The Rodeo Magazine Autumn 2012 Editorial Stars a Painted Grace Gao
Demure Poolside Editorials
The Ashley Smith The Sunday Telegraph is Elegant and Sophisticated
Fantastical Eastern Editorials
The ELLE Canada December 2012 Photoshoot is Romantically Exotic
Showering Swimwear Photoshoots
The Morfium Couture Resort 2013 Catalog is Dark and Dramatic
Chromatic Swimwear Captures
The Vogue China 'Colour the Beach' Editorial Stars a Sultry Tian Yi
Seductive Goth Photoshoots
Under the Influence Magazine 'Nuclear Family' Stars Dempsey Stewart
Clashing Couture Captures
The Hugues Laurent for Modern Weekly China is Playfully Transformative
Architectural Swimsuit Editorials
Marie Claire Spain 'Sensorium' Stars Caroline Corinth
Retro Full-Figured Editorials
The S Moda May 19 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Sultry Candice Huffine
Grittily Seductive Editorials
'The Stars Keep Calling My Name' Stars Model Milagros Schmoll
Youthful Housewife Editorials
Numero Tokyo 'Summer Dreamin' Stars a Ladylike Georgia May Jagger
Embellished Nonchalant Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Zanna' Editorial is Youthful and Ladylike
Luxe Ballerina Fashion
The Mojeh 'A Pointe to Remember' Editorial Stars Alexina Graham
Artful Portrait Editorials
The Flesz Magazine 'Daj Sie Skusic' Photoshoot Stars Zuzanna Bijoch
Mystical Alabaster Fashion
The Harper’s Bazaar Mexico July 2012 Editorial Stars Marcelina So
Cinematic Swimwear Photoshoots
The Vogue Turkey 'Retro Dalgalar' Editorial Stars Juju Ivanyuk
32 Staggering Snow White Remixes
From Zombie Disney Princesses to Sensual Cartoon Heroines
Casual Cornrowed Editorials
The Tush Magazine 'Blink Blink' Photoshoot Stars Josephine Skriver
Regal Crippled Captures
The Factice Magazine 'L'Invalide Royale' Editorial is Stunningly Eccentric
Sapphic Greyscale Photoshoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue ‘Noir’ Editorial Stars Camila and
Glam Narcissistic Editorials
The Velvet Italy October 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Vain Morgane Warnier
Retro Airport Editorials
The ELLE Poland 'Way to the Top' Photoshoot Has the Travel Bug
Prettily Petulant Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'In The Pink' Photoshoot is Youthfully Emotive
Vibrantly Accessorized Swimwear
The Zoltan Tombor for Grazia Italy Editorial Stars Louise Donegan
Billowing Beach Gowns
The Vogue China 'Grace the Summer' Editorial Stars an Elegant Tian Yi
Stormy Rooftop Photoshoots
Fashion Gone Rogue 'Rain in the Dust' Stars Leomie Anderson
Bedecked Punk Editorials
The Karolin Wolter for Vogue Germany Photoshoot is Edgily Glam
Olympic Damsel Displays
The Shinsegae Style Summer 2012 'London Calling' Editorial is Sport Chic
70s Road Trip Editorials
The Cosmopolitan Australia 'I'll Take You There' Photoshoot is Retro
Candy-Colored Editorials
The Olivka Chrobot Marie Claire Australia Editorial is Fabulous
Beautifully Detailed Body Art
Pinpin Co. Paints Mesmerizing Murals on People's Skin
Darkly Regal Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'The Baroness' Editorial Stars a Somber Mila
Recycling-Themed Fashion
The Interview Russia June-July 2012 Editorial Shows Sustainable Clothes
Photoreal Maven Depictions
Sandra Jawad is a Photorealistic Painter Focusing on Female Heartthrobs
Everyday Champion Advertisements
The Nike 'Find Your Greatness' Commercial is Empowering
Haunting LadyLike Editorials
The Bo Don for Vision China Photoshoot is Darkly Victorian
Sultry Superhero Housewives
The Twelv Magazine 'X-Woman' Spread Showcases Fashion Transformation
Surreal Porcelain-Like Photoshoots
The British Vogue 'Paper Plates' Editorial Stars Lara Mullen
Off-Kilter Creepy Captures
Used Magazine 'Night Flower' Stars Models Ehren Dorsey and Erika Linder
Dewy Sculptural Photoshoots
The ELLE Netherlands July 2012 Editorial Stars Marte Mei van Haaster
Glam Graphic Fashion
The Vogue Mexico 'Una Super Star' Editorial Stars Anne Vyalitsyna
Sleek 70s-Inspired Photoshoots
The FGR 'Break the Chain' Editorial Stars a Vibrant Mie Berg
Spanish Noir Photoshoots
The Marie Claire Spain May 2012 Editorial is Mysteriously Seductive
Sporty Print-Heavy Editorials
The Style Switzerland May 2012 Photoshoot Stars Nadja Giramata
Aging Hipster Editorials
The Bedwin & The Heartbreakers I-D Magazine Fashion Story is Edgy
Eclectic Retro Seaside Editorials
The Vogue Italia Suggestions May 2012 Photoshoot is Eccentric
Disheveled Couture Photoshoots
Another Magazine 'Modern Couture' is a Simplistic Answer to Fashion
Garden Hippie Editorials
The Urban Magazine May 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Romantic Klara Gro
Classic Parisian Fashion
The Marie Claire Russia April 2012 Editorial Stars Actress Audrey Tautou
Smoldering Seaside Photoshoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'de la Motte' Editorial is Mesmerizing
Boyish Countryside Fashion
The SCMP Style Magazine 'Awaken The Senses' Editorial Stars Nina Porter
Edgy Tranquil Editorials
The L’Officiel Singapore June-July 2012 Photoshoot Stars Caitlin Lo
Sleepwear-Inspired Fashion
The Russh Issue 46 Editorial Brings the Pajama Look Out of the Bedroom
Metallic Hair Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Metal Heart' Photoshoot Stars Alexandra Martynova
Gamine-Style Editorials
The Nuyou Singapore October 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Neglected Suzie Bird
Warm Metallic Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Gold Dust' Editorial Stars Nadja Bender
Wild Mountain Fashion
The Grazia Italy September 2012 Editorial Stars Riley Hillyer
Urban Asian-American Editorials
Chinatown by Henryk Lobaczewski Stars an Edgy Li Ming
Faux Fighting Editorials
The Schon Magazine 'Champion Maneuvers' Photoshoot is Playfully Fun
Grungy Olympic Editorials
The 2012 Dazed & Confused Fashion Feature Highlights Patriotic Styles
Chameleon Coif Captures
The Elle Vietnam November 2012 Editorial Stars Valeria Dmitrienko
Graphic Paint-Splashed Spreads
Vogue Brazil July 2012 'Gisele' Editorial Pops With Color
Bedecked Western Editorials
Fashion Gone Rogue 'Rhinestone Cowgirl' Stars Vita Cagnone
Eccentrically Theatrical Editorials
i-D Magazine Summer 2012 Issue Stars Calder Kusmierski Singer
Performing Arts-Inspired Photoshoots
i-D Summer 2012 Editorial Stars a Dramatic Malgosia Bela
Fashionably Disheveled Photography
The Hero Magazine 'Haute Mess' Editorial Stars Erik Andersson
Posh Jousting Displays
LVR Magazine's 'The Clash' is Athletic, Fashionable and Aggressive
Stylishly Sweaty Photoshoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Vanishing Skies' Editorial Stars Dewy Becca B
Femininely Easy-Going Fashion
Black Magazine 'Somewhere There's a Feather' Stars Shanna Jackway
Pastel Cuisine-Themed Photoshoots
The Singles Korea 'The Dessert Lady' Editorial is Culinary
Retro Rockabilly Editorials
The Glamour UK 'We Love Rock ‘n’ Roll' Editorial Stars Len
Whimsical Picnic Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong October 2012 Photoshoot is Quirky
Retro Rebellion Captures
The Hou Jinxiang Numéro Homme China Ediorial Channels Marlon Brando
Vibrant Nomad Editorials
The Vogue Russia July 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Traveling Ehren Dorsey
Expressionless Minimal Editorials
The Eurowoman 'So Simple' Photoshoot Stars Kirstin Liljegren
Breakfast-Promoting Olympic Ads
Kellogg 'Swimmer' Commercial Focuses on the Start of Each Day
Closeup Swimmer Editorials
The Photoshoot by Marcus Ohlsson for Velvet Magazine Stars Emily Senko
Fashionable Photorealistic Paintings
Stefania Fersini Paints Magazine Editorials to Look Real
Artistic Cosmetic Captures
'Piece of Art' by Yulia Gorbachenko Stars a Painted Samantha Xu
Beachside Housewife Editorials
Karlie Kloss Works with Arthur Elgort in 'Little Pink Houses'
Disheveled Motel Photoshoots
The Elizabeth Ferrera Twait 'Sleepless' Editorial is Sensual
Glam Semi-Submerged Portraits
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Deep Waters' Editorial Stars Isabelle G.
Ageless Menswear-Inspired Editorials
The Vogue Italia 'Fascino Senza Eta' Photoshoot is Timeless
Ladylike Rocker Editorials
The FGR 'Under the Bright Blue Sky' Photoshoot Stars New Face Kait
Painfully Fashionable Drugstore Ads
The NK Pharmacy Campaign Appeals to Stylish Individuals
Fabulously Feminine Editorials
The Anna Palma 'Feeling Feminine' Shoot is Gorgeous
Dangerously Dramatic Editorials
The Stockholm S/S/A/W 2012 Photoshoot Stars Theres Alexandersson
Elegant Twilight Editorials
Harper’s Bazaar Singapore 'Tender is the Night' Stars Lina Zhang
Playfully Quirky Editorials
The Lurve Magazine Fall/Winter 2012 Photoshoot Stars Heidi Mount
Gritty Rockstar Editorials
The 'Music When the Lights Go Out' Portraits Star Model Musicians
Decadently Dark Lingerie
The Maud Welzen S Moda Editorial is Deliciously Myterious
Runway-Ready Athletic Wear
The 'Training Day' Marie Claire Editorial is Sporty-Chic
Cosmically Stringed Editorials
The Mia Numero China Photoshoot is Luxuriously and Icily Stellar
Badass Body Art Beauties
Serch Galindo Paints Digital Women with Impressive Tattoos
Youthful Nonchalant Editorials
The Photoshoot by Piczo for Vision China is Rebellious
Yellow-Accented Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Katie Fogarty' Photoshoot is '70s-Inspired
Street Art Olympians
Banksy's Olympic Art is a Jab at Covering Up Graffiti for the Games
Glamorously Eccentric Editorials
The Vogue Italia November 2012 Photoshoot Stars Cara Delevingne
Olympic-Oriented Headgear
The Olympia Fastener by Bundle MacLaren Millinery is Fit for the Games
17 Patriotic Olympic Beauty Finds
The Summer Olympics 2012 Spark Patterns in Cosmetics
Modern Day Fairy Tales
The 'Beauty and the Beast' CW Remake is a Redone Classic
Animation Out-Take Clips
The Lion King 3D Blooper Reel is Side-Splitting
Fairy Tale-Inspired Cosmetics
Sephora’s Disney Princess Line Is Set to Be Released This Octo