# Cage-Incorporating Photography The 'SweetDarkness' Series Features Bird Cages and Dark Clothing By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-cages References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/gallery/SweetDarkness-for-TheDraftMag-8-) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/carlosrodrigues) The 'SweetDarkness' fashion series for Draft Magazine features stunningly dark fashion and [antique bird cages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project). Photographer Carlos Rodrigues is behind these [hauntingly beautiful fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) captures. The model in this series is often paired up with a bird cage. In one shot she uses it as a kind of accessory by hanging her purse up inside of it, and carrying it around. In another shot, she herself is seen in the cage. The setting in these dark shots is filled with other antique items, such as old mirrors and red leather armchairs. These props all factor into the eerie haunted house vibe behind the series. These shots feature [monochromatic fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) and spooky backgrounds. Viewers are drawn in by the unsettling beauty of the series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 56% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Fashion Photography:** There is an opportunity for fashion photographers to explore the haunting beauty of dark fashion and incorporate mesmerizing props like antique bird cages. - **Monochromatic Fashion:** Fashion designers can tap into the trend of monochromatic fashion, creating bold and striking collections that appeal to viewers. - **Eerie Atmosphere Photography:** Photographers can experiment with creating eerie atmospheres in their shots by utilizing props like old mirrors and red leather armchairs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can take advantage of this trend to offer unique and captivating photography services. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate monochromatic fashion into their collections, offering customers bold and statement-making clothing options. - **Photography Props:** Companies that specialize in creating and selling props for photography can cater to the demand for antique bird cages, old mirrors, and other eerie props. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Organic Illuminated Artful Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cages-mobiles-and-rock.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Birdcage-Inspired Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-intelligent-sound-box.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)