# Harlequin Goth Fashion Vogue Italia's Black Widow Couture By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-10-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goth-fashion-shoots-vogue-italias-retro-modern-fashion References: [wickedhalo.blogspot](http://wickedhalo.blogspot.com/2008/10/vogue-beauty-october-08.html) This October editorial in [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) [Italia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-cotton-hotel-italia-robe), shot by Greg Lotus, has sort of a "black widow" look to it according to blogger [Wicked Halo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz). The models are dressed in see-through black lace, chiffon, long evening gloves and parts of their faces are adorned with very elaborate and artistic paint. The photos have a sort of retro-modern, avant-garde and Gothic feel to them. I find them alluring, edgy and very attractive. **Implications** - All of the photos are shot in black and white, which adds to the mysterious effect. The editorial is shot with different black-colored props such as a ball, a wild-cat statue, balloons and a bowl of grapes. Each image seems to represent part of an intriguing and seductive story. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gothic Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry to cater to consumers who are drawn to dark, artistic, and alluring styles. - **Avant-garde Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry to explore unique, retro-modern, and mysterious visual styles. - **Elaborate Face Paint:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry to create intricate and artistic face paint designs for avant-garde and gothic looks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate gothic elements and cater to consumers seeking edgy and alluring styles. - **Photography Industry:** Opportunity for the photography industry to experiment with avant-garde and retro-modern visual styles to capture unique and mysterious images. - **Beauty Industry:** Opportunity for the beauty industry to develop elaborate and artistic face paint designs for consumers interested in gothic and artistic looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Gothic Footwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Noir-Inspired Luxury Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rouge-noir.md)