# Gritty Urban-Chic Editorials City Limits by Max Abadian is Badass and Beautiful By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-21 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-limits-by-max-abadian References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2012/07/city-limits-max-abadian-dress-kill.html) & [maxabadian](http://www.maxabadian.com/) City Limits by Max Abadian is an eye-grabbing editorial featuring the gorgeous Grace from Elmer Olson. The model's facial expressions could kill with her piercing eyes and pouting expressions. Max Abadian is a famous European photographer, and he has combined an artistic look with [badass street-chic style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2). The stylist Cary Tauben has adorned the model in an eclectic combination of [skintight dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat), patterned jackets and tie-dye jeans. Grace has been captured with [oversized jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) including knuckle rings, spikey earrings, ankle cuffs, bangles and sunglasses. The most interesting capture is the picture where the model is wearing a leather dress exposing her breasts, which have tape plastered over the nipples. This Halle Berry-resembling model is dressed to kill, and could stop traffic in any direction. Watch out because this editorial is beautiful, badass and haute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Street Fashion:** The combination of artistic look and street-chic style presents opportunities for brands to create bold and unconventional fashion lines. - **Statement Jewelry:** The use of oversized and edgy jewelry opens up opportunities for jewelry designers to create unique and attention-grabbing pieces. - **Bold Editorial Photography:** The stunning and eye-grabbing editorial photography offers opportunities for photographers to push creative boundaries and challenge societal norms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The eclectic combination of skintight dresses, patterned jackets, and tie-dye jeans creates opportunities for fashion brands to explore edgy urban-chic styles. - **Jewelry:** The inclusion of knuckle rings, spikey earrings, ankle cuffs, bangles, and oversized sunglasses in the editorial opens up opportunities for jewelry brands to tap into the trend of statement accessories. - **Photography:** The artistic and bold editorial photography offers opportunities for photographers to experiment with unconventional concepts and challenge traditional beauty standards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md)