# Mermaid Celebrity Shoots The Charlize Theron Vogue Issue is Mesmerising By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-11-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlize-theron-vogue-december-2011 References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/charlize-theron-breaking-away/) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com) The new Charlize Theron [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) December 2011 cover-shoot is all about subtle glamour. The pictorial, photographed by Annie Leibovitz, portrays Theron as a [sea goddess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid) adorned in couture pieces from luxury designer collections. Charlize poses against the rocky sea-side landscape or Bushkill Falls, Pennsylvania while wearing pieces from Alexander McQueen, Marchesa, Christopher Kane and Salvatore Ferragamo. The star chats about returning to film after a hiatus from the big screen. The newly single Theron talks about life after a ten year relationship and shares the heartbreak that leads to a new freedom. The cinematic shoot features the use of [dramatic lighting and underwater photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign). The drama-infused images are in correlation with Theron's turbulent personal experiences and show her ability to portray elegance and poise while rising above her inner struggles. Image Credit: Annie Leibovitz ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Underwater Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technology or techniques for capturing stunning underwater images in a more accessible and affordable way. - **Dramatic Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative lighting solutions that can be used to create dramatic and visually striking images in various settings. - **Celebrity Fashion Shoots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new platforms or technologies that allow for interactive and immersive experiences with celebrity fashion shoots, such as virtual reality or augmented reality applications. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and eco-friendly luxury fashion brands that prioritize ethical sourcing and production processes. - **Photography Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture high-quality and user-friendly photography equipment that meets the specific needs of underwater and low-light photography. - **Entertainment and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new content formats and distribution channels that cater to the growing demand for immersive and interactive celebrity experiences, such as personalized video messages or live streaming fashion shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md) - [Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Actor-Endorsed High-End Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)