# Veiled Femmes Fatales Naomi Watts is 'Flirting With Disaster' in Blackbook Magazine By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-05-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flirting-with-disaster-in-blackbook References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2010/05/naomi-watts-for-blackbook-by-ruven.html) & [blackbookmag](http://www.blackbookmag.com) [Australian actress Naomi Watts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-global-brand-ambassador) appears in the feature editorial 'Flirting With Disaster' in Blackbook magazine's May 2010 issue. The black-and-white spread (and its accompanying [coloured cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign)) is a ode to monochrome with Watts displaying her acting range while sneering, preening and posing. Styled by Christopher Campbell and photographed by Ruven Afanador, Naomi Watts certainly doesn't look like she's 'Flirting With Disaster' in Blackbook; according to the mag, she "...[gets] into the mind of a dominatrix." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Monochrome Fashion:** There is a growing trend in the fashion industry for monochrome outfits, offering an opportunity for designers to create unique and stylish black-and-white pieces. - **Powerful Femmes Fatales:** The portrayal of strong, dominant female characters like the dominatrix in 'Flirting With Disaster' presents an opportunity for content creators to explore empowering narratives and challenge traditional gender roles. - **Editorial Storytelling:** The use of visual storytelling in editorial spreads like 'Flirting With Disaster' highlights the potential for photographers and stylists to create captivating narratives that engage and inspire readers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of monochrome fashion by incorporating black-and-white designs into their collections, creating edgy and sophisticated looks for consumers. - **Entertainment:** The success and portrayal of powerful female characters like the dominatrix in 'Flirting With Disaster' opens up opportunities for the entertainment industry to produce more empowering and diverse storytelling, appealing to a wider audience. - **Publishing:** The visually engaging and narrative-driven editorial spreads, such as 'Flirting With Disaster,' present publishing companies with the chance to create unique and compelling content that captures the attention of readers and drives engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Life Stages-Focused Beauty Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-brand-stripes.md) - [Celebratory Midlife Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripes-beauty-hotter-than-ever.md) - [Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-dare-to-be-you.md) - [Model Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerbomb.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-world-tour.md) - [Celeb-Supported Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radical-essence.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md)