# Fierce Garden Photography The Affairs of the Estate Spread Stars Dovile Virsilaite By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affairs-of-the-estate References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Adventures-of-a-city-girl-12658.html) & [mojeh](http://mojeh.com) There has always been a fierceness attached to the general portrayal of aristocrats that the Affairs of the Estate photo spread captures beautifully. Model Dovile Virsilaite evokes a tough, [edgy attitude](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) that nevertheless blends in perfectly with her rich and elegant surroundings. Shot by photographer Federico De Angelis, the Affairs of the Estate photo spread takes a different approach to using an outdoor setting. Instead of focusing on a romantic, fairy tale theme, he relies more heavily on a vintagesque portrayal of a strong heiress. Sensual, yet sophisticated, this editorial is filled with an eclectic range of [fall fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) that only a glamorous socialite would ever dare wear. The Affairs of the Estate photo spread was shot for pages of Mojeh magazine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** The success of the Affairs of the Estate photo spread showcases the demand for vintage-inspired fashion that blends sophistication with edginess. - **Outdoor Editorial Shoots:** The Affairs of the Estate photo spread exemplifies the trend of outdoor editorial shoots that take a different approach, focusing on strong, fierce portrayals rather than romantic themes. - **Glamorous Socialite Aesthetic:** The Affairs of the Estate photo spread reflects the ongoing trend of the glamorous socialite aesthetic, which combines opulence and eccentricity in fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The success of vintage-inspired fashion trends presents opportunities for designers and retailers to create and market sophisticated, edgy clothing collections. - **Photography:** The rise in demand for outdoor editorial shoots opens up opportunities for photographers to explore alternative, fierce concepts while showcasing fashion. - **Luxury Lifestyle:** The ongoing popularity of the glamorous socialite aesthetic creates room for luxury brands and marketers to cater to the desire for opulent, eccentric experiences and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md)