Model Flavia de Oliveira channels legendary French screen siren Catherine Deneuve in the September 2009 issue of Elle Spain. The editorial, ‘Belle Dame,’ was shot by Mario Sierro and styled by Inmaculada Jimenez.
Falvia de Oliveira lacks the curves, blonde bouffant and soft yet ice-cold sensuality that made Catherine Deneuve a household name, but she is still a beautiful girl. Armed with fashions from Ferragamo, Emporio Armani, Dior and Valentino, the team at Elle Spain try and recreate a few iconic shots of the renowned actress, which you can see above.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Iconic Screen Styles
- The trend of recreating and paying homage to iconic screen sirens like Catherine Deneuve presents opportunities for fashion brands to collaborate on editorials and campaigns.
- Timeless Fashion Icons
- The enduring popularity of fashion icons like Catherine Deneuve offers opportunities for designers and luxury brands to create collections inspired by their signature styles.
- Nostalgic Editorials
- The trend of nostalgic editorials that reference legendary actors and actresses allows fashion magazines to tap into audience sentimentality and create captivating visual content.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Photography
- Fashion photographers can leverage the trend of recreating iconic screen sirens to create visually stunning editorials that resonate with viewers and promote their own unique style.
- Luxury Fashion
- Luxury fashion brands have an opportunity to collaborate with fashion magazines on nostalgic editorials, showcasing their timeless designs and associating them with legendary style icons.
- Fashion Editorial
- Fashion magazines can capitalize on the trend of recreating iconic screen sirens to create visually compelling editorials that attract readership and reinforce their brand identity.
