# Crutch-Clutching Shoots The Darya Style Singapore January Editorial Shows Crippling Beauty By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2012-01-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darya-style-singapore-january References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/darya-wee-khim-style-singapore/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46216235665) Though Lady Gaga has made [oddities the norm in fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by), the Darya Style Singapore January editorial does something completely new by featuring a model clutching crutches. The editorial features model Darya as she poses in a sophisticated manner, using the life-saving crutches for props. The model flaunts flirty swimsuits, sassy dresses and quite a few [minimal fashion pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit). There are a handful of black and white ensembles included as well, which lend a sophisticated and serious mood to the shoot. Captured by Wee Khim, the ‘Pain Jane’ editorial has another unusual twist to it—a construction setting for the backdrop. The Darya Style Singapore January editorial is full of creative concepts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 56% | 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 - **Inclusive Fashion:** The use of crutches as fashion props in the Darya Style Singapore January editorial highlights the potential for inclusive fashion that incorporates assistive devices. - **Unconventional Props:** The Darya Style Singapore January editorial showcases the trend of using unconventional props in fashion shoots, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for accessory designers. - **Sophisticated Monochrome:** The inclusion of black and white ensembles in the Darya Style Singapore January editorial taps into the trend of sophisticated monochrome fashion, presenting opportunities for minimalist clothing brands. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The Darya Style Singapore January editorial provides inspiration for the fashion industry to explore inclusive and unconventional approaches in clothing design and marketing. - **Accessory Design:** The use of crutches as fashion props in the Darya Style Singapore January editorial opens up new avenues for accessory designers to create innovative and stylish assistive devices. - **Minimalist Clothing:** The incorporation of sophisticated monochrome ensembles in the Darya Style Singapore January editorial suggests opportunities for minimalist clothing brands to showcase their aesthetic in unconventional ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Bird-Inspired Mobility Crutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbo-crutch.md) - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Pastry-Inspired Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-sausage-roll-clutch.md)