# Twiggy-Inspired Editorials The Carey Mulligan for W Magazine January 2012 Shoot is Stunning By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-12-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carey-mulligan-for-w-magazine-january-2012 References: [celebrity-gossip.net](http://celebrity-gossip.net/carey-mulligan/carey-mulligan-covers-w-magazine-january-2012-568552) & [ohnotheydidnt.livejournal](http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/64960484.html) Just in time for the release of the actress' controversial new film, Shame, the Carey Mulligan for W Magazine January 2012 photo shoot has been unveiled and it is nothing short of stunning. The pixie-haired actress channels '60s icon and living legend in the modeling industry, Twiggy, with her slicked back hair, dramatic eyes, and exaggerated eyelashes. Shot by photographer Michael Thompson, the headline for the shoot on the front cover of W Magazine reads: "Carey Mulligan: Naughty But Nice - The star of Shame sheds her good-girl image." Her role in Shame is a dark but powerful one that involves nudity, drug use and suicide attempts. Check out the Carey Mulligan for W Magazine January 2012 photo shoot for some truly beautiful, retro-inspired shots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create clothing lines inspired by iconic fashion eras like the '60s. - **Celebrity-driven Fashion Shoots:** Opportunity for magazines and brands to collaborate with celebrities for creative and eye-catching editorials. - **Controversial Film Promotions:** Opportunity to leverage the buzz around controversial films to create attention-grabbing marketing campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the popularity of retro-inspired fashion by creating new clothing lines. - **Publishing:** Magazines can attract readers and advertisers by collaborating with celebrities for unique and visually striking fashion shoots. - **Film:** Film studios and distributors can leverage controversial films to create innovative and attention-grabbing marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Comfortably Chic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-muse.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Fashion-Forward Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-shapewear.md) - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [Influencer-Starring Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prettylittlething-2.md)