# Distressed Cat-Eye Photography The Chloe Callahan Spread by Lucy Carr-Ellison has a Dark Edge By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-06-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chloe-callahan-spread-by-lucy-carr-ellison References: [studdedhearts.blogspot](http://studdedhearts.blogspot.com/2010/06/darksideofthings.html) & [lucycarrellison](http://www.lucycarrellison.com/) The Chloe Callahan spread by Lucy Carr-Ellison presents the model as dazed and confused with a distressed expression in almost all of the shots. The black and white, highly contrasted prints emphasize the darkness around Callahan's eyes, giving her a dark and mysterious edge. The simple lighting and background sets contribute further to the lonely and upset expressions on Callahan's face, making this Chloe Callahan spread by Lucy Carr-Ellison an emotion-evoking piece. **Implications** - No longer trying to stay subtle, female consumers are looking for darker designs. Products that promote a statement-making aesthetic appeal to shoppers who want to stand out from their peers. Brands attempting to solidify their place on the market could develop more items with this in mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Darker Aesthetic:** Brands can seize the opportunity to develop products with a statement-making, dark aesthetic to appeal to female consumers. - **Contrasted Prints:** The use of highly contrasted prints in photography and design can create a visually striking and emotive effect. - **Lonely Expression:** Exploring the theme of loneliness and upset expressions can provide creative opportunities for art and photography projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the demand for darker designs and incorporate statement-making aesthetic in their collections. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with highly contrasted prints to create visually striking and evocative images. - **Art:** Artists can explore the theme of loneliness and upset expressions in their work, creating thought-provoking and emotive pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Empowering Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-your-own-time.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md)