# Hypnotizing Silhouette Fashion The BCBG Magazine Fall 2012 Editorial Stars a Dark Ali Stephens By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcbg-magazine-fall-2012 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/ali-stephens-is-sensual-in-lace-for-bcbg-magazine-fall-2012-alisha-goldstein/) & [bcbg](http://www.bcbg.com/home/index.jsp) The BCBG Magazine Fall 2012 editorial is filled with [dark, hypnotic looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) that will enchant both men and women--for different reasons, of course. While model Ali Stephens will mesmerize men with her sultry stares and mysterious persona, she will attract women with her [sleek, sexy and sophisticated style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), which they will want to mimic to a T. Lensed by photographer and creative director Alisha Goldstein, the BCBG Magazine Fall 2012 editorial is captured in studio against [black, white and purple gradient backdrops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25). Shot in both color and grayscale, there is a dramatic touch that gives the photoshoot a dynamic feel. Outfitted by stylist Elizabeth Sulcer, the American beauty is clad in select streamlined silhouettes of the brand's fall collection. Engrossingly elegant, the dresses are perfect for just about any special occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials and techniques for creating dark, hypnotic fashion looks. - **Sleek Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use technology and artificial intelligence to create personalized styling tools and apps that help individuals achieve sleek and sophisticated looks. - **Dynamic Photoshoots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine virtual reality and immersive technologies to create interactive and engaging experiences for photoshoots, enhancing the overall impact of fashion editorials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality in the fashion industry to enhance online shopping experiences by allowing customers to virtually try on clothes and accessories. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced image editing software and AI-powered tools to automate and enhance the post-processing stage of fashion photoshoots, reducing time and effort for photographers. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement 3D printing and on-demand manufacturing to produce streamlined silhouettes and customized garments, reducing waste and increasing sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)