# Gritty Greyscale Swim Shoots The Ella by Antony Nobilo Editorial Features Fierce Femme Fatales By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ella-by-antony-nobilo References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/s--Ella-by-Antony-Nobilo-Sarah-Jane-Cook-12402-1.html) & [google](http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=antony) Revealing photo shoots are not hard to find, but Ella by Antony Nobilo deifnitely has a different take on the signature swimsuit spread aesthetic. The editorial, by Antony Nobilo and Sarah-Jane Cook, is a sultry yet powerful series of skin-revealing images. Rather than illustrating the models as feminine yet seductive, the Ella by Antony Nobilo photo shoot depicts the [bikini-clad beauties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop) as femme fatales ready to kick some ass. The monochromatic palette of the editorial works to enhance the strong and sexy stance even further. Take a look through this photo series to see how alluring power can be. **Implications** - Female shoppers are no longer interested in blending in with subtle styles. Women are looking for [bolder styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) in order to reflect their freedom of expression. Designers could take this into account when coming out with new styles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bold Swimwear Styles:** There is a trend towards bolder and more expressive swimwear styles, as women seek to reflect their freedom of expression. - **Fierce Femme Fatale Aesthetic:** The concept of portraying women as powerful and badass femme fatales is gaining popularity in editorial photo shoots and fashion campaigns. - **Monochromatic Editorial Palettes:** The use of monochromatic palettes in fashion editorials is an emerging trend, enhancing the overall strong and sexy aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Designers in the fashion industry could capitalize on the demand for bold and expressive swimwear styles. - **Photography and Editorial Styling:** Photographers and stylists can explore the concept of portraying women as fierce femme fatales in their editorial work. - **Color Palette and Design Tools:** Developers of color palette and design tools can create resources specifically tailored for creating monochromatic fashion editorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [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) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Color-Rich Swimsuit Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club.md)