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# Naturally Expressive Editorials
The Glass Magazine Winter 2012/2013 Issue Flutters to Life

By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-16 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-magazine-winter-20122013-issue
References: [mode.newslicious.net](http://mode.newslicious.net/2013/01/happy-girl-nimue-smit-by-bojana.html) & [theglassmagazine](http://www.theglassmagazine.com/)

The Glass Magazine Winter 2012/2013 issue features a stunning editorial that feeds off positive energy. The stunning shoot photographed by Bojana Tatarska explores the many expressions of a fashion shoot.

Model Nimue Smit was able to let loose and express herself on the carefree shoot. The editorial was deemed 'Happy Girl' and features a slew of [top designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign). What girl wouldn't be thrilled to be wearing high-end fashions and having her photo taken? The fabulous fashion spread was styled by the talented Nicola Kavanagh who was going for a [glitzy and natural vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity). Smit models the looks with ease and her expressions are magnetic.

When perusing through the pages of the Glass Magazine Winter 2012/2013 issue you cannot help, but pause and smile.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 32% | 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

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Natural Editorial Photography:** The trend of natural and carefree editorial photography can disrupt the fashion industry by inspiring designers and models to prioritize authenticity over highly staged and posed images.
- **Positive Energy in Fashion:** A trend towards incorporating positive energy and carefree vibes in fashion shoots can offer disruptive innovation opportunities for brands looking to connect with consumers in a more authentic and relatable way.
- **Focusing on Model Expression:** By prioritizing model expression and emotion over just showcasing high-end fashion, the trend of expressive and lively fashion shoots can disrupt the traditional fashion industry standards.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can innovate by embracing natural and expressive editorial photography to forge more authentic connections with consumers.
- **Photography Industry:** The photography industry can leverage the trend of natural and carefree editorial photography to challenge traditional notions of studio photography and offer more lifestyle-oriented options for clients.
- **Publishing Industry:** The publishing industry can disrupt traditional fashion editorial standards by pushing for more natural, positive, and expressive fashion photography that resonates with audiences.

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