# Racy Punk Photoshoots Real Couple Ash & Eliza Steam Up Dazed & Confused Magazine By mediterranean | Published 2009-02-11 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-stymest-eliza-dazed-confused References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009/02/ash-stymest-eliza-mariano-vivanco.html) & [nicolaformichetti.blogspot](http://nicolaformichetti.blogspot.com/2009/02/dazed-confused-march-09-transformer.html) We brought you a first look at the racy cover of the March 2009 issue of Dazed & Confused magazine, and now we bring you the full steamy editorial of [punk love](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) with young real-life lovers, models Ash Stymest and Eliza. Photographer Mariano Vivanco captured the young British models who were styled by Nicola Formichetti in black [punk gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essie-punk-at-heart-collection) and a whole lotta attitude. There is even an alternative cover that features a more ‘covered’ Eliza & Ash in case the [racy topless cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) couldn’t be displayed in bookstores. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Romantic Punk Fashion:** Fusing the punk aesthetic with a romantic twist, there is an opportunity for fashion designers to create disruptive fashion lines that combines both looks. - **Real-life Couples in Advertising:** Following in the footsteps of the Dazed & Confused magazine editorial, there is potential for advertisers to feature real-life couples in their ads to add an authentic touch that resonate with younger audiences. - **Alternative Magazine Covers:** Creating alternative magazine covers to cater to bookstore regulations, while still showcasing bold and innovative photography, could be a great opportunity for magazine publishers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can take inspiration from the punk-themed photoshoots in Dazed & Confused magazine to create innovative and disruptive fashion lines. - **Advertising Industry:** The use of real-life couples in advertising campaigns could be a disruptive innovation that creates an emotional connection with consumers and sets brands apart from competitors. - **Publishing Industry:** Publishers could create alternative magazine covers that cater to bookstore regulations while still showcasing daring and boundary-pushing photography in their publications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md) - [Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-monday-relaunch.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md)