# Darkly Painted Editorials Flaunt Magazine 'However Ornate Our Lives' Stars Actress Zhang Ziyi By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaunt-magazine-however-ornate-our-lives References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/zhang-ziyi-gets-painted-for-flaunt-magazine-by-hunter-gatti/) & [flaunt](http://flaunt.com/features/124/however-ornate-our-lives-zhang-ziyi) The Flaunt Magazine 'However Ornate Our Lives' editorial combines dark fashion photography with [splashes of paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) for an artistic article that many will be attracted to. Not only is the artwork mesmerizing, it also stars the magnetic [Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celines-zhangyuan-popup), who happens to be clad in stylishly edgy ensembles. These outfits tie into the title of the editorial beautifully. Although richly ornate, there is a sadness about the actress that shows there is more than just pretty things. Lensed and painted by Hunter & Gatti, a creative duo based in Barcelona, Spain, the Flaunt Magazine 'However Ornate Our Lives' editorial is undeniably a work of art. Showcasing [sequined gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025), leather masks and more, which was styled by Christine de Lassus, the looks were perfected by hairstylist Jukka and makeup artist Grace Lee. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Dark Fashion Photography:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore new ways to capture fashion photography by incorporating dark elements and artistic concepts. - **Artistic Editorials:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create visually stunning and emotionally evocative editorials that combine fashion, art, and storytelling. - **Asian Actress Fashion:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to showcase Asian actresses in edgy and stylish ensembles to create new fashion trends and cultural influences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to experiment with different styles, techniques, and concepts in fashion photography. - **Editorial Publishing:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to push the boundaries of traditional editorial publishing by creating visually captivating and emotionally engaging content. - **Fashion and Film:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to bridge the worlds of fashion and film by collaborating with actresses and stylists to create unique and influential fashion statements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celines-zhangyuan-popup.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md)