# Sacrificial Siren Shoots The Faint Magazine Distilled Premiere Issue is Strongly Edgy By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-12-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faint-magazine-distilled-premiere-issue References: [piecesnmelodies](http://piecesnmelodies.com/2011/12/05/akelarre-by-antonella-arismendi-faint-distilled-premiere-issue/) & [faintmag](http://www.faintmag.com/) While glitz and glamour seem to be the key components of many fashion spreads, there are some fiery themes that have taken over many mags as of late, as seen in the Faint Magazine Distilled Premiere issue. This edition features model Vita Cagnone in a very intense shoot, looking as if she's posing in a war-zone. The striking editorial, entitled ‘Akelarre,’ brings themes of fire and blood mixed with [avant-garde dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) and dangerous head gear. [Burned-down forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time) and back-drops create a serious tone of fierce edginess. Captured by Antonella Arismendi, the Faint Magazine Distilled Premiere issue creams offers relief from the [glossy glamour pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) of the past. Such creative concepts and art direction are highly demanded by the readers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intense Fashion Shoots:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create bold and daring photo spreads that challenge traditional standards of beauty and glamour. - **Fiery and Edgy Themes:** Fashion magazines could explore more themes of fire, destruction, and danger to add an element of fierceness to their editorials. - **Avant-garde Art Direction:** There is a growing demand for creative and experimental art direction in fashion magazines, offering a unique and captivating visual experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can push the boundaries of traditional concepts and aesthetics to create innovative and memorable photo shoots. - **Publishing:** Fashion magazines can attract a wider audience and stand out from competitors by incorporating unconventional themes and visual storytelling. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with avant-garde concepts and unconventional settings to create visually arresting and thought-provoking fashion editorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.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) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md)