# Fashion Seance Photography The Antonella Arismendi Merkabah Photo Series is Darkly Foreboding By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonella-arismendi-merkabah References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2012/10/merkabah/) & [antonellaarismendi](http://www.antonellaarismendi.com/site/portfolio/?gallery=2-merkabah) The haunting beauty of the Antonella Arismendi Merkabah photo series mysteriously states that "Change is happening." Whether this change is good or bad remains to be seen with the dark, seance-like feel of this photoshoot. A gorgeous blonde-wigged model wears [beautiful black garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) including a [sheer mesh play-suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty), a [draped dress with oversized shoulders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25), a silky maxi skirt and a striking ball gown that is so long it hits the floor as she stands on a ladder. The accessories are kept minimal with a simple silver cuff or chain bracelet, but the ritualistic tattoos all over the model are especially beautiful. The bleak concrete setting is set off by the beauty and mysticism of the model's attire in the Antonella Arismedi Merkabah shoot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Dark Fashion Photography:** There is an opportunity for fashion and photography businesses to create haunting and mysterious imagery within their campaigns, possibly leading to a new sub-genre of fashion photography. - **Minimalist Accessories:** There is an opportunity for accessory brands to market their products in a minimalistic way, as seen in this photo series, showcasing the beauty of simplicity. - **Occult-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities exist for fashion brands to explore occult iconography and rituals in their designs, tapping into a market of consumers looking for alternative fashion choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore new and unconventional forms of fashion photography, showcasing their products and designs in unique ways. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore new ways to showcase fashion designs, by experimenting with styles that are bold, haunting and unconventional. - **Accessories:** Accessory brands can create products that are simple and minimalistic in design, showcasing how sometimes less is more in the world of fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [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) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md)