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# Opulent Street Style Editorials
Glassbook Magazine's Bethesda Exclusive Embodies Elegance

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-06 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbook-magazine-bethesda
References: [glass-book](http://www.glass-book.com/v2/bethesda/) & [melissarodwell](https://melissarodwell.com)

Photographer Melissa Rodwell captures "Bethesda", an editorial exclusive for Glassbook Magazine. The elegant fashion story features a brunette star who channels a street style icon in the shoot.

The model pulls off a fresh face and bang-accented coif that is courtesy of makeup artist Mari Shten for Tom Ford and hair stylist Anthony Payne. Wardrobe styling for Glassbook Magazine's "Bethesda" image series is courtesy of Karin Elgai who dresses her model muse in a range of [classically elegant and glamorous pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey).

Embodying an effortlessly chic air, this fashion story highlights lace-accented dresses, brocade print coats and embroidered statement pieces from a number of designer names. Labels featured in the series include Michael Depaulo, Vanlal Nunsanga and Orla Kiely among a slew of others.

Image Credit: Melissa Rodwell

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 87% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Effortlessly Chic Fashion:** Opportunities for brands that can create fashion that is both elegant and comfortable, with a focus on high-quality fabrics and versatile timeless pieces.
- **Street Style Icon Influences:** Potential for brands and designers to draw inspiration from iconic street style looks and incorporate them into high-end fashion for a modern and fresh twist.
- **Editorial Photography in Fashion:** Increasing demand for editorial-style fashion photography that tells a story and captures a mood, creating opportunities for photographers with a unique vision and storytelling ability.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate street style elements into high-end pieces, and for designers to create versatile pieces that prioritize comfort and elegance.
- **Photography:** Growing demand for editorial photography in the fashion industry, creating opportunities for photographers with a strong storytelling ability and unique vision.
- **Beauty:** Opportunities for makeup and hair stylists to create subtle, natural looks that enhance a model's features without overpowering the overall look of the shoot.

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