# Imaginative Carnival Couture Circus-Inspired 'Fashion Fantasy' in Harper's Bazaar By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-fantasy-in-harpers-bazaar References: [picsandmodels.blogspot](http://picsandmodels.blogspot.com/2009/11/mariacarla-boscono-harpers-bazaar-us.html) & [harpersbazaar](http://www.harpersbazaar.com/) Raven-haired supermodel Mariacarla Boscono stars in the editorial 'Fashion Fantasy' in [Harper's Bazaar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpting-paste). The magical spread was photographed by Peter Lindbergh and stars Boscono, who walks through the haunting sets of a circus. Fashion editor Aleksandra Woroniecka styled 'Fashion Fantasy' using [enchanting garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) from Marc Jacobs, Nina RIcci, Valentino, Zac Posen, Gucci, and Doo.Ri. The [carnival-themed editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025) appears in the US magazine's December 2009 issue. **Implications** - The ‘Fashion Fantasy’ editorial spread is photographed in a blurred lens that adds to the intentional harrowing element. The imaginative carnival couture plays as a unique homage to the thematics and costume-style of the circus. The Harper's Bazaar 'Fashion Fantasy' is dark yet intriguing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 84% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carnival-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the thematics and costume-style of the circus to create imaginative and unique carnival-inspired collections. - **Haunting Photography Aesthetics:** Photographers can experiment with blurred lenses and other haunting aesthetics to create unique and intriguing editorial spreads. - **Magical Fashion Editorials:** Fashion editors can create captivating and fantastical editorial spreads by using enchanting garments and imaginative sets. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers and editors can incorporate carnival-inspired thematics, haunting aesthetics, and imaginative ensembles in their collections and editorial spreads. - **Photography Industry:** Photographers can experiment with blurred lenses and other haunting aesthetics to produce uniquely captivating photographs for editorial spreads, print advertisements, and online content. - **Publishing Industry:** Publishers can showcase captivating and imaginative editorial spreads in fashion and lifestyle magazines to capture readers' attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md)