# Crouching Couture Captures The Ataui Deng for Flaunt Winter 2011 Shoot is Luxurious and Chic By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-12-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ataui-deng-for-flaunt-winter-2011 References: [xaxor](http://xaxor.com/fashion-/37051-ataui-deng-for-flaunt-magazine-winter-2011-by-david-bellemere.html) & [beautyisdiverse](http://www.beautyisdiverse.com/2011/12/ataui-deng-for-flaunt-winter-2011/) Azzedine Alaia is widely known as one of the most reclusive and mysterious fashion designers in the world, so when the fashion industry can’t get Alaia to sit down for an interview, they choose to feature his designs exclusively in a shoot, such as the Ataui Deng for Flaunt Winter 2011 editorial. Model Ataui Deng looks gorgeous in [Alaia couture designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2), such as a [dramatic forest green fur ensemble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection) and a gorgeous [black ruffled evening gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025). The editorial shoot, which is titled ‘For You, My Calendar is Always Open,’ was shot by photographer David Bellemere and styled by Long Nguyen for Flaunt Magazine issue #118. The Ataui Deng for Flaunt Winter 2011 photo shoot is a must-see for Alaia fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 11% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exclusivity in Fashion:** The use of exclusive designer shoots in editorial content can be capitalized on by fashion brands to promote their brand and reach a wider audience. - **Luxury Couture Trends:** Luxury couture brands can market their brand by showcasing their designs in editorial shoots to stay ahead of new trends and influence the fashion world. - **Reclusiveness in Fashion:** The reclusive nature of high-profile fashion designers can create a sense of exclusivity and anticipation that can be leveraged by fashion brands to create interest and hype surrounding their products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from the use of exclusive designer shoots in editorial content to increase their brand awareness and reach a wider audience. - **Luxury Fashion Brands:** Luxury fashion brands can use editorial shoots to showcase their designs and set new trends in the high-end fashion market. - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can leverage the reclusiveness of high-profile designers to capture exclusive photo shoots that generate interest and attention in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Immersive High-Fashion Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookstore-and-caf.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Curated Intimate Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaa-flagship-store.md)