# Platinum-Haired Geisha Portraits The Asia Note FTV Indochina Editorial Shows Contemporary Culture By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-03-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asia-note-ftv-indochina References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2013/03/asia-note-andy-long-hoang-ftv-indochina.html) & [andylonghoang](http://www.andylonghoang.com) The [Asia Note](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tigers-of-asia) FTV Indochina editorial graces the Asian publication's March 2013 issue. Elmer Olsen model Ishie is captured by the lens of photographer Andy Long Hoang as she channels a modern day cross between poised geisha and powerful monarch. Hair stylist Dat Tran gives Ishie a head of platinum-hued hair while beauty artist Dylan K Hanson gives her a fresh face of icy makeup. The model is outfitted in a oriental inspired wardrobe by stylist Marek Matwiejczuk who dresses her in flowing fabric capes, fitted gowns and oversized waistcoat and trouser combinations from labels that include [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-new-high-jewelry-collection), Rochas and Alexander McQueen among others. The Asia Note FTV Indochina editorial pairs a designer-enriched wardrobe with ornate crown accessories as well as sock and sandal footwear that was often worn by traditional Geishas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 77% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Platinum-hued Hair:** Opportunity for beauty and haircare industries to innovate and promote unconventional hair color trends. - **Oriental-inspired Wardrobe:** Opportunity for fashion industry to incorporate Asian cultural elements and motifs in their designs to create fusion fashion trends. - **Modern Geisha Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to redefine and modernize traditional Geisha fashion for contemporary fashion enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Haircare:** Innovating to create unconventional hair colors and styles inspired by Asian culture and traditions. - **Fashion:** Creating fusion fashion trends that incorporate Asian cultural elements and motifs in their designs. - **Photography:** Capturing modern Geisha fashion trends and creating editorial content that redefines and modernizes traditional Geisha fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [All-Asian Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybelline-face-the-difference.md) - [Chinese High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group.md) - [Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film.md) - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Delicately Patterned Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kustaa-saksi1.md) - [Majestic High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-new-high-jewelry-collection.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md)