# Tricolor Fashiontography Carla Pepa's 'Question of Style' Involves Black, White & Red By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carla-pepa-question-of-style References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Question-of-style/249317) Carla Pepa's 'Question of Style' features my favorite fashion colorway: red, white and black. The tricolor shoetorial is fantastic for footwear fans, as it features an [army of shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgundytoned-footwear) in these distinct and classic colors. Check out the related articles below for other editorials that have similarly been placed under [color restraints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities). **Implications** - The use of [simplistic color combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) is favored in all facets of fashion today. Though bright, bold color combinations were once seen as an ideal way to express oneself, fashion today is skewed more towards shape and structure as opposed to color. This is evident in photography, design and cosmetics, showing that consumers would prefer elegance and subtlety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Simplistic Color Combinations:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop fashion lines and products that focus on elegant and subtle color combinations. - **Emphasis on Shape and Structure:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create fashion photography, design, and cosmetics that prioritize shape and structure over vibrant colors. - **Classic Colorways:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce new fashion collections and accessories that revolve around timeless black, white, and red color combinations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore innovative ways to incorporate simplistic color combinations and emphasize shape and structure in clothing and accessories. - **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop photography techniques and styles that showcase elegance and subtlety while putting less emphasis on bold colors. - **Cosmetics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create cosmetic products with color palettes that focus on simplicity, allowing consumers to express themselves through subtle shades instead of vibrant colors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Casual Red-Tonal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-embraces-valentines-day.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Couture Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities.md) - [Rich Burgundy-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgundytoned-footwear.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Color-Accented Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-flagship-stores.md) - [Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colville.md)