# Patriotic Redhead Editorials American Desire by Alvin Nguyen is Fresh-Faced and Beautiful By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-desire-by-alvin-nguyen References: [papercutmag](http://papercutmag.com/editorials/2012/07/american-desire-photographed-alvin-nguyen) & [alvinnguyen](http://alvinnguyen.com/) American Desire by Alvin Nguyen is a wonderful series capturing redhead Autumn Johnson. This [patriotic American editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eau-america) was published just in time for the Fourth of July. The model is pictured wearing an [American flag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libertas) around her torso, and has the same flag painted across her upper chest and neck. Makeup artist Casey Gouvele kept the model's face fresh with little makeup and rosy pink lipgloss. The hair stylist Niko Weddle has the redhead's hair straight and parted down the side. Alvin Nguyen is a fashion photographer from Seattle, and he began his career at age 23. Only a few short months after jumping into the industry, he began working with world class agencies and celebrities. This wonderful photoshoot symbolizes America for [Independence Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firework-frappuccino). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Patriotic Fashion Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create patriotic-themed editorials to celebrate national holidays. - **Minimalist Makeup:** Opportunity for makeup brands to cater to the trend of fresh-faced, minimal makeup looks. - **Straight Hair Parted Styles:** Opportunity for hairstyling brands to promote and create tutorials for straight hair parted styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to capture the essence of patriotism in their editorials. - **Makeup Artistry:** Opportunity for makeup artists to create fresh-faced, minimal makeup looks for clients. - **Hair Styling:** Opportunity for hair stylists to experiment and create new styles with straight hair parted looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Patriotic Americana Pastry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-of-july-donuts.md) - [Independence Day Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-sweetness-collection.md) - [Patriotic Americana Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-stars-and-stripes-dozen.md) - [Indigenous-Designed Haircare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanah-jewell.md) - [Musical Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-bonding-concentrate.md) - [Cherry Red Winter Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-girl.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md)