# Railway Romance Editorials Retro Hollywood Glamor Reigns for 'Brief Encounter' in Vogue By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-01-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brief-encounter-in-vogue References: [picsandmodels.blogspot](http://picsandmodels.blogspot.com/2010/01/sean-diddy-combs-and-natalia-vodnianova.html) Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova and Sean P-Diddy Combs have a ‘Brief Encounter’ in [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore). The railway and old [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austin-butler)-inspired spread was photographed by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz for the US magazine’s February 2010 issue. Styled by Vogue fashion editor Grace Coddington, ‘Brief Encounter’ in Vogue showcases a few photos that were definitely taken at New York’s iconic Grand Central Station, with Diddy wearing mostly dapper three-piece suits and Vodianova in 40s-inspired pieces. **Implications** - With so many negative happenings emerging in modern society, products that feature a softer aesthetic are appealing to those who want to be reminded of simpler times. Media companies could come out with more [romantic images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/together-valentines-day) in order to appeal to a wider audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Retro Hollywood Glamor:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create vintage-inspired collections that appeal to consumers seeking a softer aesthetic. - **Railway-inspired Fashion:** Chance for designers to incorporate elements of train travel into their clothing lines, catering to those nostalgic for simpler times. - **Iconic Location Photography:** Media companies have the opportunity to collaborate with photographers to create editorial spreads in well-known, nostalgic locations, enticing audiences with a sense of nostalgia and romance. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Brands in the fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of retro Hollywood glamor and railway-inspired fashion by designing and marketing vintage-inspired collections. - **Media:** Media companies can tap into the trend of iconic location photography by creating editorial spreads in nostalgic locations, attracting a wider audience. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore opportunities in collaborative projects with media companies, specializing in capturing nostalgic and romantic images in iconic locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Designer Train Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-express.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Modern-Day Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernday-travel.md) - [Disco-Glamour Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md)