# Subtle Pastel Fashion The 'D La Repubblica' No 773 Editorial Features Sophisticated Shades By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-01-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-la-repubblica-no-773 References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2011/12/marlena-skoza-by-stefano-galuzzi-for-d-la-repubblica-no-773.html) & [periodici.repubblica.it](http://periodici.repubblica.it/d/) Bold shades are a great way to [make a statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025), and the D La Repubblica No 773 editorial uses [pops of color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) in a seriously sophisticated way. The photoshoot uses [color-blocking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) subtly in order to create a magnetically mysterious affect that pulls you right in. Either it’s the models vividly colored mane of hair or one or two colors in the photo that stand out; just the perfect amount that doesn’t look like it’s trying too hard to get your attention. Take a look at the D La Repubblica No 773 photo series to see how easy it can be to mix an amazing array of colors with just the right amount of subtlety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Subtle Pastel Fashion:** A trend of using sophisticated and subtle pastel shades in fashion photography and apparel design. - **Color-blocking Sophistication:** A trend of using color-blocking in a subtle way to create a mysteriously magnetic effect in fashion photography. - **Vivid Hair Colors:** A trend of using vivid and brightly colored hair for fashion photography and beauty marketing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** There is an opportunity for the fashion and apparel industry to incorporate sophisticated pastel shades and color-blocking techniques in their designs to attract modern consumers. - **Photography and Media:** There is an opportunity for photography and media industries to experiment with subtle use of color-blocking and vivid hair colors to create a highly effective and aesthetically pleasing visual communication. - **Beauty and Hair Products:** There is an opportunity for the beauty industry to use vibrant colors to attract consumers and offer innovative hair dye products that are both bright and long-lasting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)