# Rorschach Fashion Shoots Fabio Meschini's Dance Macabre Shoot is Dark and Disturbing By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-macabre References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Dance-Macabre/875523) & [milkphotographie](http://www.milkphotographie.com) It might be a time for celebration, companionship and confetti, but the Dance Macabre photo series just can't be ignored. Dark, twisted and even a bit disturbing, it is a fashion photo shoot that brings a [touch of Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection) to the new year. Photographed by Brendan Zhang, the Dance Macabre photo series was styled by Furqan Siani with hair and makeup by Andrea Claire. Despite its [dark undertone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection), it does feature some great [party outfit ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Fashion Photography:** The Dance Macabre photo series showcases the trend of dark and twisted fashion photography, providing opportunities for fashion brands to explore edgy and unconventional aesthetics. - **Halloween-inspired Fashion:** The Halloween-themed fashion shoot offers an opportunity for brands to tap into the growing demand for spooky, unconventional fashion designs and accessories. - **Party Outfit Ideas:** The Dance Macabre photo series presents unique and eye-catching party outfit ideas for fashion retailers and designers, inspiring them to create unconventional and attention-grabbing party collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** The dark and disturbing elements showcased in the Dance Macabre photo series suggest a potential for disruptive innovation in fashion photography, encouraging photographers to experiment with unconventional aesthetics and storytelling. - **Fashion Brands:** The Halloween-inspired fashion shoot offers fashion brands an opportunity to venture into alternative and dark fashion styles, appealing to a niche market of consumers looking for unique and unconventional fashion choices. - **Fashion Retail:** The eye-catching party outfit ideas presented in the Dance Macabre photo series can inspire fashion retailers to curate unconventional, attention-grabbing party collections, providing customers with unique and memorable outfits for special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md)