# Extravagently Beaded Victorian Fashion The Dazed and Confused November 2013 Features Noble Beading By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dazed-and-confused-november-2013 References: [thecitizensoffashion](http://thecitizensoffashion.com/2013/10/18/dazed-confused-november-2013-virgin-mcqueen/) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/17492/1/dazed-confused-november-2013-dark-arts) The 'Virgin McQueen' editorial in the Dazed and Confused November 2013 issue features intricately beaded [Victorian-Inspired wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) by esteemed label Alexander McQueen. The fashions, modeled by Kirsi Pyrhonen and Magdalena Jasek, are made up of voluminous ruffles, delicate lace overlay and high-necked Elizeabethan collars. The models also wore [blinged, beaded and all-around bedazzled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtuosity-high-jewelry) facial cages, giving the regal shoot an S&M-Inspired twist. One shot even features one of the girls in a Skull makeup design, which juxtaposes nicely with the genteel style. The shoot is an [extravagant, gothic-inspired twist on classic fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) photographed by Richard Burbridge. Fashion lovers will enjoy the painstaking detail of the pieces; the styled ensembles are literal works of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Extravagantly Beaded Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate intricate beadwork into their collections, adding a touch of luxury and opulence. - **Victorian-inspired Fashion:** Chance for brands to create modern interpretations of Victorian fashion, combining vintage aesthetics with contemporary elements. - **S&m-inspired Fashion:** Potential for designers to explore the edgy style of S&M fashion, incorporating bondage-inspired elements into their designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to push boundaries and experiment with unconventional materials and themes. - **Luxury Retail:** Opportunity for luxury retailers to showcase and sell intricately beaded and Victorian-inspired fashion pieces, catering to niche clientele who appreciate high-end craftsmanship. - **Editorial and Fashion Photography:** Chance for photographers and stylists to create visually striking editorials inspired by gothic, Victorian, and S&M aesthetics, pushing creative boundaries and challenging traditional beauty standards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Inflatable Dome Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-dome-fashion-show.md)