# Modern Material Girl Shoots Clara Copley Captures Sugar and Spice in This Editorial By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-03-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-copley References: [papercutmag](http://papercutmag.com/editorials/2012/02/sugar-spice-photographed-clara-copley) & [papercutmag](http://papercutmag.com) This romanticized version of 80s punk couture was the creative vision of photographer Clara Copley and stylist Lauren Miller. The two teamed up to work on this shoot, entitled 'Sugar & Spice,' for Papercut magazine. The shoot undeniably offers more spice than sugar, but it is easy to see where the title came from. By juxtaposing soft lighting, a rosy pink backdrop and the nubile features of model Emma Barley with [dark, edgy fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection) and a [bold shade of red lipstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), the shoot offers an exciting concept. Black body suits with feather adornments, nylons with sheer geometric cutouts, shoulder chains and little, black, punk dresses provide some serious edge to this [avant-garde selection of curated styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2). So if you're looking to resemble a modern day version of your favorite material girl, then this Clara Copley shoot has the inspiration you need. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **80s Punk Couture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore modern reinterpretations of punk fashion with a focus on avant-garde styles. - **Romanticized Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine edgy and soft elements to create a new aesthetic that appeals to a wide range of consumers. - **Avant-garde Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with bold makeup, accessories, and fashion choices that challenge traditional norms and create unique looks. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative lighting techniques and unconventional compositions to capture unique and captivating fashion images. - **Fashion Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of fashion styling by combining unexpected elements and creating unconventional looks. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate avant-garde collections that blend edgy and romantic styles to cater to customers seeking unique and bold fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortably Chic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-muse.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.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) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Reimagined Doll-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-cider-collection.md)