# Excessive Style Editorials ‘Divine Power' in Dazed & Confused Celebrates Reckless Aban By Ayman | Published 2009-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine-power-in-dazed-confused References: [fashiontography.blogspot](http://fashiontography.blogspot.com/2009/03/lakshmi-menon-by-josh-olins-in-dazed.html) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/) After delivering one of my [favorite editorials](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedi-sliman-goes-west-for-vogue-hommes-japan) with Hedi Slimane, über stylist and fashion director Nicola Formichetti goes for a totally different look in the new April 2009 issue of Dazed & Confused magazine with photographer Josh Olins. Dubbed ‘Divine Power,’ the cover and inside editorial with model Lakshmi Menon is exactly that--a showcase of the divine power of fashion. There is nothing understated or coy about this editorial. It is a testament of the love of fashion in excess and abandon. Check out our recent features with the exquisite styling of Nicola Formichetti. He’s the man of the moment! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Excessive Style:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating bold and extravagant fashion designs to cater to consumers who embrace excessive and over-the-top style. - **Divine Power:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Exploring fashion as a means of empowerment and self-expression, focusing on the transformative power it can have on individuals. - **Fashion Editorials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Pushing the boundaries of traditional fashion editorials by creating bold and unconventional visual narratives that captivate and inspire. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introducing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to revolutionize the fashion industry and meet the demands of consumers looking for unique and environmentally friendly fashion. - **Photography Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing new techniques and approaches in fashion photography to create visually striking and captivating editorials that push artistic boundaries. - **Magazine Publishing Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Embracing digital platforms and interactive content to redefine the magazine publishing industry and provide readers with immersive and engaging editorial experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Fashion Recap Artful Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-in-2023.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md)