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# Whimsical Fairytale Editorials
Grazia Germany's The Lost Girls Fashion Story is Whimsically Styled

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-02 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytale-editorial
References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/editorials/the-lost-girls/) & [grazia-magazin.de](http://www.grazia-magazin.de/)

Grazia Germany's 'The Lost Girls' image series is a whimsical fairytale editorial that draws inspiration from Peter Pan. Lensed amidst a landscape of vast meadows, mountains, waterfalls and seascapes, the shoot features a cast of all ages and inspires one to dream like they did during childhood.

Highlighting a wardrobe of draped capes, [couture gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026) and tapestry printed coats, this fairytale editorial is a luxe translation of bohemian fashions. The shoot also features masked and hatted kid models who play dress up and resemble Peter Pan's Lost Boys gang.

Channeling Wendy, a red-haired model dons striking and vintage-themed fashions that look beautiful when photographed against a natural backdrop. Grazia Germany's 'The Lost Girls' image series is dreamlike and whimsical and is an homage to fairytales and [children's literature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Whimsical Fashion Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create whimsical and dreamlike editorials that evoke a sense of nostalgia and fantasy.
- **Bohemian Luxe Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create luxurious interpretations of bohemian fashion with draped capes, couture gowns, and tapestry printed coats.
- **Childhood Nostalgia in Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to tap into childhood nostalgia by featuring young models in fashion campaigns that pay homage to fairytales and children's literature.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to capture whimsical and dreamlike images that resonate with viewers and evoke a sense of wonder.
- **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to incorporate bohemian elements and create intricate and unique pieces that cater to a sophisticated market.
- **Children's Fashion:** Opportunity for children's fashion brands to create clothing lines inspired by fairytales and children's literature, appealing to parents who want to dress their kids in whimsical and nostalgic styles.

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