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# Refined Grunge Portraits
The Black Candy L'Officiel Netherlands Editorial is Couture-Clad

By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-10-11 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-candy
References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2013/10/kate-bogucharskaia-lofficiel-netherlands.html) & [lofficiel.nl](http://www.lofficiel.nl)

Kate Bogucharskaia stars in the 'Black Candy' fashion story for L'Officiel Netherlands. Gracing the publication's October 2013 issue, the striking image series successfully marries [couture-clad styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) with [grunge-inspired hair and makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rouge-noir) looks.

Captured by photographer Emma Picq's lens, this fashion story defies expectation by fusing together two opposing style aesthetics. Model Kate channels a luxuriously chic rocker in 'Black Candy' and proves that edgy girls can be elegant.

This L'Officiel Netherlands fashion feature is lensed within an opulent interior setting that complements its ornate wardrobe, hand-picked by stylist Georgia Pendlebury. Showcasing the latest from Vivienne Westwood, Camilla and Marc and Meadham Kirchhoff, this fierce photoshoot embodies an eccentric air.

 with styling from Georgia Pendlebury. The story was initially published in Jalouse magazine's September 2013 edition.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 68% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Couture-clad Grunge:** The trend of combining high-end fashion with grunge-inspired elements opens up opportunities for brands to create unique and edgy designs.
- **Luxuriously Chic Rockers:** The trend of blending luxury and rock-inspired fashion allows for disruptive innovation in creating elegant and edgy clothing lines.
- **Opulent Interior Fashion Shoots:** The trend of combining ornate interior settings with high-fashion shoots presents opportunities for brands to collaborate and create visually stunning campaigns.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of couture-clad grunge and luxuriously chic rockers to create avant-garde collections that appeal to both edgy and sophisticated consumers.
- **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of opulent interior fashion shoots to offer unique and visually captivating services for fashion brands and magazines.
- **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can collaborate with the fashion industry to create stunning backdrops and set designs for opulent interior fashion shoots, opening up new avenues for creative expression.

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