# Snowy Soviet Portraits The Cold Breeze Ann Mikitiuk Editorial Features Winter Couture By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-02-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-breeze-ann-mikitiuk References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2013/02/cold-breeze-ann-mikitiuk.html) & [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/photography/ann-mikitiuk) The 'Cold Breeze' Ann Mikitiuk editorial features Avant Models face Nicol. The fair-haired beauty sports braided locks by hair stylist Radek Smarz and icy cosmetic applications by makeup artist Patrycja Gębka. Posing in a snowy outdoor setting, Nicol channels a Soviet monarch who is dressed in a series of [winter-ready couture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-fw2526-ski-collection). The model is outfitted by her photographer Ann Mikitiuk who dresses her in [patterned knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear), fur hats and [ballerina inspired skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) by a range of designer labels including Magda Wojcik and Fanfaronada to name a few. The 'Cold Breeze' Ann Mikitiuk fashion story exudes an air of elegance and sophistication that pays homage to the culture of Russia. This Soviet-inspired photoshoot highlights glamorous winter fashions that epitomize the true meaning of femininity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Winter Couture:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate a Soviet-inspired winter couture collection in their line. - **Soviet Monarch Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore the grandeur of Soviet monarch fashion for their upcoming collection. - **Snowy Outdoor Fashion Shoots:** Photographers can capitalize on the cold winter weather and perform outdoor fashion shoots like the 'Cold Breeze' Ann Mikitiuk editorial. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can create a line of winter-ready couture pieces inspired by the Soviet monarch fashion for their audience. - **Photography:** Photographers can take advantage of the snow and execute snowy outdoor fashion shoots that manifests the elegance and sophistication of winter fashion. - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics companies can innovate their product line by incorporating icy cosmetic applications to emphasize the winter vibe of Soviet monarch fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Playful Alpine Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-napapijri.md) - [Alpine Couture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Luxe Après-Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-apres-ski.md) - [Colorfully Patterned Bold Skiwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-collection-1.md) - [Rugged Winter-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-collection-2.md)