# Crystalline Editorials The Noire Photo Shoot of Ali Lagarde by Alexis Marcou Exudes Realism By Wesley Grant | Published 2011-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexis-marcou References: [alexismarcou](http://alexismarcou.com/index.php/view_project/items/NOIRE.html) & [alexismarcou](http://alexismarcou.com/) The Noire photo shoot of Ali Lagarde by Alexis Marcou shows off photo-manipulation skills that are detailed and highly original, bringing a new concept to [digital illustration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelz-x-le-troch). This black-and-white series shows how crystals can take photos to new heights. Inspired by Helmet's [new magazine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) Black Milk, Alexis Marcou combines real crystals and hand-drawn designs that bring a different level of authenticity to the series. Model Ali Lagarde lends her elegant beauty to the illustrations, transforming each shot into a masterpiece. The Noire photo shoot was captured by Ned Rogers, whose expertise made it easy for Alexis Marcou to pump up the sensuality through his realistic illustrations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photo-manipulation Skills:** Developing advanced photo manipulation techniques can enhance digital illustration and bring a unique aesthetic to artistic projects. - **Combining Real Jewelry with Hand-drawn Designs:** Integrating real jewelry pieces with hand-drawn illustrations can create a captivating and realistic visual experience, blurring the line between digital and physical art. - **Sensual Realistic Illustrations:** Highlighting sensuality through realistic illustrations in photo shoots can add a new level of elegance and appeal to fashion and editorial content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Digital Illustration:** Exploring the potential of advanced photo manipulation techniques can revolutionize the digital illustration industry, offering new possibilities for artistic expression. - **Jewelry Design:** Collaborating with illustrators and incorporating hand-drawn designs into jewelry pieces can create unique and visually stunning products that appeal to a broad consumer base. - **Fashion and Editorial Photography:** Incorporating realistic illustrations into fashion and editorial photography can elevate the visual storytelling, capturing viewers' attention and creating a memorable visual experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Home Profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalique-icons.md) - [Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film.md) - [Immersive Crystal Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-crystal-installation.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Minimal Stone Wall Motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2.md) - [Crystalline Acrylic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel-flare-collection.md) - [Geometric Jewelry Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique.md) - [Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-relics.md)