# Solitary Rooftop Shoots The D la Repubblica October 2011 Editorial Captures a Secret Love Affair By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-la-repubblica-october-2011 References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2011/11/rendez-vous-kristy-kaurova-by-johan-sandberg-for-d-la-repubblica-october-2011-editorial.html) & [google](http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=d) Although the D la Repubblica October 2011 editorial appears to be showcasing [classic styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25), there is an underlying mystery that takes over. Lensed by photographer Johan Sandberg, the photo shoot captures model Kristy Kaurova as she waits patiently on a red-bricked rooftop. Wearing [chic fall coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-a-love-affair) and [slim-fitting dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), Kaurova goes through a series of emotions while waiting. The shoot is appropriately called 'Rendez-vous' and appears to be telling the story of a secret affair. Torn and lovestruck, Kristy Kaurova in the D la Repubblica October 2011 series is the perfect balance of fashionable and pensive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Secret Love Affair Fashion Shoots:** Fashion editorials that capture the essence of a secret love affair can create emotional connections with consumers and drive brand loyalty - **Mystery-themed Fashion Photography:** Fashion brands can draw attention to their collections by creating visually compelling fashion editorials that have subtle narrative qualities like mystery and suspense - **Emotive Storytelling Through Fashion:** Fashion brands can use fashion photography as a medium to tell emotive stories that relate to their brand values and mission, to create deeper engagement with consumers ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate mystery and emotive storytelling in fashion photography and brand campaigns to create emotional connections with consumers - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can incorporate emotive storytelling and subtle narrative qualities in their campaigns to create deeper engagement with consumers - **Media and Entertainment:** Media and entertainment companies can produce content like fashion editorials that incorporate mystery and suspense to attract audience engagement and attention ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Pre-Fall Romantic Luxe Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-a-love-affair.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)