# Seductive Serpentine Fashion Spreads The Dress to Kill Spring 2012 Bernardin Shoot is Barely There By Jordy E | Published 2012-03-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-to-kill References: [zac-fashion](http://zac-fashion.com/masha-markina-richard-bernardin-dress-to-kill-magazine-spring) & [dresstokillmagazine](http://dresstokillmagazine.com/) The Richard Bernardin photo shoot for the Dress to Kill Spring 2012 issue exudes the type of barely there elegance that can only be portrayed by a model like Masha Markina. Featuring some incredibly [bold neck pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs), the spread manages to exhibit an original take on seductive fashion, while somehow covering the most bold and risqué parts of the female body. The [elongated serpentine collar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line) is what distinguishes this editorial from the rest, a metallic piece demonstrating the fashion world's ability to convey more with less. The haunting black and white imagery plays up on the racy theme, making it into a highly mysterious series. Topped off with chunky shoes and a bold Moschino belt, the Dress to Kill Spring 2012 edition will surely fly off the shelves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Serpentine Fashion:** Opportunity to innovate with new metal and material for creating serpentine collars and neck pieces. - **Bold Neck Pieces:** Incorporating 3D printing technology in designing bold neck pieces can add uniqueness to fashion. - **Mysterious Imagery:** Use of AI and machine learning can help create new and edgy patterns for fashion imagery. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel Industry:** Incorporating innovative designs, materials and technologies into the fashion industry can set a new trend. - **Jewelry Industry:** Creating unique and distinct neck pieces will attract buyers seeking something new. - **Artificial Intelligence Industry:** AI can be utilized in creating unique and appealing fashion images that will attract more customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Lunar New-Year Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection.md) - [Actor-Endorsed High-End Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line.md)