# Ethereally Gowned Photoshoots A Play in the Dusk by Ichwan Peryana is Magically Desolate By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-play-in-the-dusk References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--colours-day-soften-melancholy-arises-75576.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/IchwanPeryanaPhotography) The A Play in the Dusk photo series is rife with ethereal romance. First of all, it is chock full of [gorgeously glamorous gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houghton-x-albright) that are fit for stylish bride looking to break the traditional mold, especially when it comes to the darker numbers. Second of all, it is captured in a desolate setting, which prompts Fashionising to beautifully write, "Blooming in a deserted space, like a [beautiful flower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown) cracking the concrete, Ichwan Peryana‘s muse breaths life into desolation, a certain melancholy arising once she allows her imposing presence to fill in the blanks." Shot by photographer Ichwan Peryana, the A Play in the Dusk photo series is shot both in color as well as black and white. It was styled by Chrisna Sujatmiko. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ethereal Fashion Photography:** There is an opportunity for innovative fashion designers to create more avant-garde and darker bridal gowns similar to those featured in this desolate and romantic photo series. - **Desolate Fashion Shoots:** There is an opportunity for fashion photographers to shoot more high-fashion editorials in similarly stark and unconventional settings. - **Romantic Black and White Photography:** There is an opportunity for photographers to experiment with the timeless and romantic black and white aesthetic for fashion editorials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers have the opportunity to disrupt the traditional bridal industry by designing unconventional gowns that are darker and avant-garde. - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers have the opportunity to disrupt the norm by shooting more high-fashion editorials in unconventional environments and experimenting with different color schemes. - **Fashion Styling:** Fashion stylists have the opportunity to push the boundaries of traditional fashion by incorporating avant-garde and unconventional fashion into shoots in desolate and unexpected settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md)