# Wicked Girl Fashion Lakshmi Menon is Fashionably Edgy in Elle UK December 2011 By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-11-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle-uk-december-20111 References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2011/11/lakshmi-menon-matthias-vriens-mcgrath.html) & [elleuk](http://www.elleuk.com/) The stunning India-born model Lakshmi Menon, who has done campaigns for the likes of Hermes and [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mask-fit-red-cushion), appears in an editorial called 'Go!' in the Elle UK December 2011 edition. The talented Matthias Vriens-McGrath photographs Menon wearing a series of beautiful, edgy clothes from designers including [Christian Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-veil-primer), Alexander Wang and Versace. Centered on a black, white and blush color palette, the editorial offers a bad-girl vibe, featuring chunky boots from Vivienne Westwood, sparkling silk shorts by D&G and even a metal harness by Fleet Ilya. This shoot for Elle UK December 2011 was styled by Nathalie Wansbrough-Jones and features makeup by Gregory Vaughan. Menon's cool spiky hairstyle is the work of Ward at Bryan Bantry for [Living Proof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-shampoo-mists). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion publications to explore edgy and unconventional fashion styles through editorial shoots. - **Chunky Boots:** Potential for footwear brands to capitalize on the rising trend of chunky boots in fashion. - **Metal Harnesses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create unique and avant-garde accessories like metal harnesses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Publishing:** An industry that can take advantage of the popularity of fashion editorials to engage readers and showcase unique styles. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to design and market chunky boots that align with the edgy fashion trend. - **Fashion Accessories:** An industry that can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating avant-garde accessories like metal harnesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Glam Indian Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Festive Lifestyle Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomy-collection-3.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [High-End Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-louis-vuitton-campaign.md) - [Timeless Influencer-Backed Womenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-velvet.md)