# Couture Crucifix-Bearing Captures The Dustin Damron Santa Maria Editorial Highlights High Fashion By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-02-17 | Updated 2012-02-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dustin-damron-santa-maria References: [bentrovatoblog](http://bentrovatoblog.com/photography/santa-maria-dustin-damron/) & [dustindamron](http://dustindamron.com/) The Dustin Damron '[Santa Maria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-barbara-strawberry)' editorial is featured as the latest Ben Trovato fashion exclusive. From artful couture pieces to crucifix-adorned accessories, this stunning editorial dares to stand apart from the crowd. Pushing style boundaries, this portrait series is the epitome of [high fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles), starring model Ashlyn Pearce who wears a rich wardrobe, curated by stylist Yuka Iwasaki and Mia Cirelli. From awe-inspiring gowns to [embellished headwear accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment), this landscape editorial features picture-perfect styling. Los Angeles-based photographer Dustin Damron displays his talents in an editorial that stands out for all the right reasons. These high-contrast monochromatic captures are beautiful and powerful and are a fresh take on a re-ocurring fashion theme. The Dustin Damron 'Santa Maria' editorial is one to remember. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **High Fashion Trends:** The fashion industry can innovate by creating more daring designs that push style boundaries, like couture styles with crucifix-adorned accessories. - **Artful Couture Pieces Trends:** The fashion industry can create more unique couture pieces that are both artful and awe-inspiring. - **Embellished Headwear Accessories Trends:** The fashion industry can innovate by designing more embellished headwear accessories that are picture-perfect. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can create new opportunities to stand out by daring to push the boundaries and creating non-conventional designs. - **Photography Industry:** The photography industry can explore taking high-contrast monochromatic captures to create a unique and powerful editorial style. - **Modeling Industry:** The modeling industry can embrace more avant-garde styles, like the crucifix-adorned accessories, to challenge traditional perspectives on fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)