# Etherial Exotic Editorials The Alison Nix July 2011 Marie Claire Italy Shoot is Seductively Artful By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-07-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alison-nix-july-2011-marie-claire-italy References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2011/07/10/alison-nix-by-bharat-sikka-for-marie-claire-italia-july-2011/) & [ohfashionmodel](http://www.ohfashionmodel.com/2011/06/alison-nix-marie-claire-italia-july.html) The Alison Nix July 2011 Marie Claire Italy editorial is more than just a [fashion shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), it's a stunning work of art. It's a solitary shoot filled with emotion, that is both a fashion spread and landscape one at the same time, as it takes Nix through a variety of exotic locations that are visually enticing. Lensed by Bharat Sikka, the shoot is influenced by a diverse array of global cultures and showcases this through its brilliant use of color, lighting, [clothing and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). Even when posing in clutter or alongside others, Nix maintains her position as the focal point of this captivating shoot with her [artful posing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) and strong, stoic facial expression. **Implications** - Photography that takes audiences across cultural borders and into global regions that may not have been previously explored are popular for consumers looking for insight into unfamiliar worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Global Cultural Fashion Shoots:** An emerging trend in photography that explores diverse global cultures through fashion shoots, providing consumers with insight into unfamiliar worlds. - **Artful Fashion Spreads:** A trend of fashion editorials that go beyond showcasing clothing, turning into stunning works of art that capture emotions and tell visual stories. - **Exotic Location Shoots:** An increasing trend of fashion shoots conducted in visually enticing, exotic locations, providing a unique backdrop for fashion storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** Creative opportunities for photographers to capture fashion in a way that merges cultural exploration and artistic expression. - **Fashion Publishing:** Opportunities for fashion magazines to feature editorials that move beyond mere fashion spreads, becoming captivating works of art and storytelling. - **Fashion Travel and Tourism:** An emerging industry in curating fashion shoots in exotic locations, offering travel and fashion enthusiasts a unique experience and visual inspiration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md)