# Sensual Avant-Garde Shoots The Crystal Renn Numero China Editorial is Dark and Gritty By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-renn-numero-china References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/crystal-renn-crystal-renn-numero-china/) & [numero-magazine](http://www.numero-magazine.com/) The [Crystal Renn Numero China](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-deodorant-spray) editorial shows just how versatile this former plus-size model truly is. This time around, she foregoes her typical dark elegance for something a little more racy and raunchy. She embraces a look that could be found in a dystopian futuristic film such as 'Blade Runner' or an avant-garde cult classic like 'Pulp Fiction.' The borderline [dominatrix outfits are both sensual](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) and sci-fi. Lensed by Spanish photographer Txema Yeste, the Crystal Renn Numero China editorial takes place in a back alley with a parked car as her costar. The American beauty was styled by Tim Lim, who chose revealing pieces from labels such as [Alexander McQueen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025), Emporio Armani, Lanvin and Sportmax. Holli Smith styled the blunt blond bob. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 50% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry for edgy and avant-garde designs influenced by dystopian and sci-fi themes. - **Versatile Models:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the modeling industry for embracing diverse body types and pushing boundaries of traditional beauty standards. - **Alternative Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the styling industry for experimenting with unconventional fashion choices and creating unique visual narratives. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in using futuristic and dark aesthetics to create bold and boundary-pushing designs. - **Modeling:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in embracing body diversity and challenging traditional beauty norms in fashion campaigns and editorials. - **Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating unconventional fashion elements to create visually striking and thought-provoking editorial concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)