# Modern Renaissance Editorials The FASHIONTREND Australia April 2014 Photoshoot Stars Emilia Skuza By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashiontrend-australia-april-2014 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--shoot-to-inspire-glamour-75406.html) & [fashiontrend.au](http://fashiontrend.com.au/) Dark and romantic, the FASHIONTREND Australia April 2014 cover shoot has a gothic renaissance appeal that will nevertheless appeal to the modern observer. What woman would be able to resist the [gorgeous gowns, elegant accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025) and picturesque backdrops prevalent throughout the photoshoot? Not many, that's for sure. Although shot on a sunny day, the images are somber and dramatic as though the nearly all-black wardrobe is being worn by a recent widow. The FASHIONTREND Australia April 2014 cover shoot was lensed by photographer Bernard Gueit. Appearing in the magazine's 35th issue, the [ladylike ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) were put together by stylist Bianca Christoff, who focused on everything from [black lace and gold brocade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) to jet beads and stunning ruffles. The looks were perfected by hair stylist Fred Rossidis and makeup artist Kim Tavares. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Romantic Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create modern gothic-inspired clothing with a romantic twist. - **Gothic Renaissance Aesthetics:** Potential for interior designers to incorporate dark and dramatic elements into modern spaces. - **Contrasting Styles:** Opportunities for photographers to experiment with somber and dramatic compositions in contrast to bright and sunny environments. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore the dark romantic trend and create clothing that combines gothic and renaissance elements. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate gothic renaissance aesthetics into modern spaces to create a unique and dramatic ambiance. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with combining contrasting styles, such as somber and dramatic fashion with bright and sunny environments, to create visually intriguing compositions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md)