Top 60 Editorial Trends in October

From Dreamy Celebrity Covers to Glittering Makeup Portraits

— October 30, 2016 — Fashion
These October 2016 editorial trends range from dreamy celebrity covers to glittering makeup portraits that spotlight conceptual looks. In addition to minimalist and candid portraits -- staying true to the fashion industry's continuous obsession with understated elegance -- the month's other standouts include more expressive fashion picks like editorials that blur gender lines or those that reference pop culture imagery.

For example, Smagina Margarita's 'Strange Fruit' series uses a live snake as an unconventional prop while Nicopanda's newest menswear lookbook references club wear and raver subcultures.

Other October 2016 editorials to take note of include catalogs that spotlight nostalgic emoji apparel and magazine covers that merge contemporary and vintage inspirations -- Rihanna's recent CR Fashion Book cover is an homage to Marie Antoinette that is modernized to spotlight the singer's edgy sense of style.
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Retro Emoji Apparel
Retro Emoji Apparel
This Korean Fashion Designer Released a Collection Centered Around Emojis
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Elongated Leg Editorials
Elongated Leg Editorials
Nao Serati's Spring/Summer Range Was Spotlighted on Oddly Edited Models
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Shadowed Model Photography
Shadowed Model Photography
This Photography Series Reveals Models Decorated with Paper
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Seasonal Socialite Sibling Apparel
Seasonal Socialite Sibling Apparel
A New KENDALL + KYLIE Collection Was Debuted at NYFW
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Snake-Accessorized Editorials
Snake-Accessorized Editorials
Smagina Margarita Lensed the 'Strange Fruit' Editorial for MMScene
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Urban Neon Menswear
Urban Neon Menswear
Raised by Wolves Flaunts Highlighter Greens and Bold Prints in Its Line
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Colorless Ultraviolet Portraits
Colorless Ultraviolet Portraits
Pierre-Louis Ferrer Uses Ultraviolet Lights for His Unique Series
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Dreamy Celebrity Bride Covers
Dreamy Celebrity Bride Covers
The Wonderland Magazine Cover Shows Kim Kardashian in Wedding Attire
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Hardcore Singer-Starring Editorials
Hardcore Singer-Starring Editorials
Darkdron's Lookbook Features Metal Styles on Sky Ferreira
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Energetic Panda-Branded Editorials
Energetic Panda-Branded Editorials
Oliviero Toscani Lensed the Lookbook for Nicopanda's New Line
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Eerie Outdoor Editorials
Eerie Outdoor Editorials
This Shoot for '10 Men' Magazine Features the Work of Designer Raf Simons
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Subversive French Fashion Books
Subversive French Fashion Books
The 480 Page Vetements Fashion Book Spotlights Its Latest Range
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Collaged Fashion Marketing
Collaged Fashion Marketing
The Latest Julian Zigerli Campaign is Artfully Conceived
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Revitalized Queen Portraiture
Revitalized Queen Portraiture
These Images Modernize Marie-Antoinette Inspiration Alluringly
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Celebratory Pop Figure Covers
Celebratory Pop Figure Covers
Dazed Magazine's Fall Issue Features Marilyn Manson and Kate Moss
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Disco-Inspired Menswear
Disco-Inspired Menswear
This Tom Ford Collection Boasts Bold Prints, Vintage Cuts & Vibrant Colors
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Saturated Streetwear Lookbooks
Saturated Streetwear Lookbooks
The Trippy 'Brain Dead' Collection Was Shot with a Myriad of Color
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Candid Tomboy Photography
Candid Tomboy Photography
The Ones 2 Watch '21st Century Girl' Editorial is Menswear-Themed
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Playful Businesswear Editorials
Playful Businesswear Editorials
Esquire Magazine's New Issue Features Fernando and Armando Cabral
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Soap Sud Photography
Soap Sud Photography
Jonathan Wolpert Captures His Muse in Unique and Expressive Lights
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Playfully Sophisticated Editorials
Playfully Sophisticated Editorials
The New Scotch & Soda Collection Boasts Bold Colors and Prints
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Japanese Americana Menswear
Japanese Americana Menswear
TALKING ABOUT THE ABSTRACTION's Line Boasts Blue Collar & Denim Looks
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Upscale Vintage Apparel
Upscale Vintage Apparel
The Ones 2 Watch 'Flicker' Series is a Modern Homage to Retro Glamor
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Boyish Military Editorials
Boyish Military Editorials
Albert Watson Was Behind the Camera for a Unique Vogue Japan Shoot
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Chic Neighbourhood Editorials
Chic Neighbourhood Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Apsara' Story Shows Couture in an Urban Setting
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Energetic Brand-Centered Editorials
Energetic Brand-Centered Editorials
Opening Ceremony Brought Back Esprit Clothing with New Twists
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Linear Makeup Portraits
Linear Makeup Portraits
Anna Kirikova's Latest Beauty Feature Highlights Expressive Cosmetics
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Logo-Heavy Street Styles
Logo-Heavy Street Styles
GCDS' Fall/Winter Lookbook Features Some Especially Bold Branding
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Star-Backed Fashion Campaigns
Star-Backed Fashion Campaigns
The Alexander Wang Fall/Winter Line Was Introduced on Instagram
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Filter-Centered Celebrity Editorials
Filter-Centered Celebrity Editorials
Willow Smith Was the Focus of GARAGE Magazine App's Issue
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Tokyo-Centered Streetwear Lookbooks
Tokyo-Centered Streetwear Lookbooks
Grind London's Collection Honors its International Inspiration
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Candid Street Style Editorials
Candid Street Style Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Instant' Fashion Story Boasts Spontaneous Imagery
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Mustache-Centered Editorials
Mustache-Centered Editorials
The Mustache Men Exclusive from F*cking Young! Showcases Facial Hair
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Surreal Streetwear Catalogs
Surreal Streetwear Catalogs
The Xavi Reyes Capsule Collection Boasts Loosely Fitted Staples
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Rebellious School-Goer Editorials
Rebellious School-Goer Editorials
FOG's 'Back to School' Series Presents Retro Youthful Styles
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Divergent Rock Star Editorials
Divergent Rock Star Editorials
Serge Rigvava Lensed Louie Banks for Seventh Man Magazine
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Icelandic Streetwear Editorials
Icelandic Streetwear Editorials
SSENSE Joined to Design a FOG Collection That's Uniquely Promoted
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Expressive Couture Portraits
Expressive Couture Portraits
Design SCENE's Latest Cover Story Features Drag Queen Violet Chachki
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Reclusive Urban Editorials
Reclusive Urban Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Leave Me Alone' Series Exudes a Moody Air
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Understated Sportswear Editorials
Understated Sportswear Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'All That' Story Boasts Effortlessly Cool Style
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Rebellious Retro Editorials
Rebellious Retro Editorials
Mikey Asanin Lensed a Shoot That Uses a Subtle David Bowie Inspiration
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Glittering Makeup Portraits
Glittering Makeup Portraits
'To See the Light' Boasts Shimmering Clothes and Cosmetics
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Moody Seaside Editorials
Moody Seaside Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'On The Rocks' Series Boasts Casual Styles
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NYC Denim Editorials
NYC Denim Editorials
AG Jeans Used the Graffiti-Covered Streets of NYC for Its Backdrop
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Conceptual Cosmetics Photography
Conceptual Cosmetics Photography
Jason Kim's Vogue Russia Feature Stars Adela Stenberg
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Artistic Acrobatic Portraits
Artistic Acrobatic Portraits
These Portraits of Dancers Beautifully Highlight Technical Movements
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Playful Male-Focused Editorials
Playful Male-Focused Editorials
Attitude Magazine's Latest Issue Features an Eclectic Image Series
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Color-Sopped Rapper Fashion
Color-Sopped Rapper Fashion
Tyler, the Creator Debuted a Lookbook for His New Golf Wang Series
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Provocative Singer Editorials
Provocative Singer Editorials
This Sky Ferreira Photo Shoot is for Playboy's October Issue
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Humanized Footwear Editorials
Humanized Footwear Editorials
This Camper Shoe Campaign Brings Footwear to Life
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Artful Accessory Portraits
Artful Accessory Portraits
The Ones 2 Watch 'Vermilion' Series Showcases Sculptural Jewelry
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Youthful Rebellion Editorials
Youthful Rebellion Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'There She Goes' Series Embraces 90s Fashion
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Korean Punk Apparel
Korean Punk Apparel
knave's 'Utopia Park' Lookbook Highlights Its Modern and Rebellious Style
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Botanical Beauty Portraits
Botanical Beauty Portraits
Katya Warped's Latest Editorial Feature is Eccentrically Styled
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Introspective Menswear Photography
Introspective Menswear Photography
Chris Philippo Lensed a Dreamy Editorial for F*cking Young!
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Rare Streetwear Editorials
Rare Streetwear Editorials
Highsnobiety's In-House Shoot Captures Supreme's Lesser-Seen Looks
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Artistic Actor Photography
Artistic Actor Photography
This Brad Pitt Photo Series Was Lensed by Craig McDean for The NY Times
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Branded Confidence Campaigns
Branded Confidence Campaigns
Cara Delevingne is the Focus of a Puma Campaign Dubbed 'DO YOU'
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90s Techno-Inspired Apparel
90s Techno-Inspired Apparel
JULIUS' Spring/Summer Series Draws on a Record Label's Projects
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Queen-Emulating Editorials
Queen-Emulating Editorials
Rihanna Poses as Marie Antoinette in This Terry Richardson Cover Shoot
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