# Creepy Tea Party Editorials This Christian Ferretti Photoshoot Captures a Taboo Tea Party By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-05-13 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-ferretti References: [labdailyblog](http://www.labdailyblog.com/?p=71188) Fashion photographer Christian Ferretti captures a strange and slightly disturbing [tea party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-creed-tea) in action in his Summer / Spring shoot for Hero 9. One of the most interesting things about [fashion editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) is that they allow photographers to paint vivid pictures using models, clothes and specific locals. This being the case, Christian Ferretti's editorial for Hero 9's Summer / Spring collection sees this photographer bringing together [dark, creepy imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25) that looks like the depiction of a sordid personal therapy session. Featuring iconic fashion model Karen Bjornson, this editorial sees a group of stylish and demure young men invited over for tea in a dilapidated house. Wearing dark colors, laying on cots and leashed on dog collars, Christian Ferretti wonderfully weaves together imagery that is creepy and stunning at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Disturbing Fashion Editorials:** There is a trend in fashion photography towards using unsettling imagery and symbolic messages to create an emotional response. - **Taboo-themed Visual Arts:** The trend of incorporating taboo or controversial themes into visual art allows artists to challenge societal norms and provoke thought and discussion. - **Dark Aesthetics in Photography:** There is an emerging trend in photography characterized by a dark and moody aesthetic that explores the human psyche and emotions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** There are opportunities for fashion designers and brands to push the boundaries of conventional fashion photography, creating more emotionally-charged and thought-provoking imagery. - **Art Industry:** Artists working in all mediums can experiment with taboo themes and unsettling imagery to create works that challenge audiences and elicit strong reactions. - **Photography Industry:** Photographers can take advantage of the trend towards dark, emotional imagery to create work that explores psychological themes and experiments with unconventional techniques and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion House Teapot Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-teapots.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Opulent Floral Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-to-a-tea.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md)