# Racy Rugged Photography Elle Muliarchyk's Girl on Bear Rug Series Stars Lily Kwong By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-on-bear-rug References: [tmagazine.blogs.nytimes](http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/girl-on-bear-rug-lily-kwong-c-2011/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/ElleMuliarchyk/frame) The Girl on Bear Rug photo series isn't your typical fashion shoot. Instead, it signals a new era in fashion photography and modeling -- an era in which both model and photographer work together to create the end result. Photographed by Elle Muliarchyk, Girl on Bear Rug stars model Lily Kwong. Having recently visited the MET, Kwong was inspired by Old Masters' paintings and wanted to bring that element into the shoot. A great collaboration, this series has me anticipating what else is in store for the modeling and fashion photography world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Collaborative Fashion Photography:** Creative collaborations between models and photographers are disrupting the traditional fashion photography industry. - **Artistic Influences in Fashion Photography:** The incorporation of art elements, like Old Masters' paintings, in fashion photography is creating a new era of visually striking imagery. - **Model-driven Fashion Shoots:** Models taking an active role in concept development and execution are reshaping the way fashion shoots are conducted. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers and models can explore new collaborative approaches to create visually compelling and unique images. - **Fashion Modeling:** Models can embrace their artistic influences and actively contribute to the creative process in fashion shoots. - **Fine Art:** Artistic elements from various art forms can be incorporated into fashion photography, bridging the gap between fashion and art worlds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Inspired Retro Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lily-mcmenamy-1.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Blazer-Adorned Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazeradorned-bear-figure.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Artfully Expressive Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/she-rug-collection.md) - [Young-Artist Graphic Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineslineslines.md) - [Luxe Tiger Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-emotions-3.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md)