# Models Turned Wacky Bloggers Elyse Sewell Blogs About Haute Couture Modeling in Asia By 7seventeen | Published 2009-01-29 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haute-couture-models-turned-wacky-bloggers References: [elysesewell.livejournal](http://elysesewell.livejournal.com) For several years now, former [America’s Top Model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-next-top-primer) contestant (and arguably the most successful post-show model) Elyse Sewell has been blogging in her livejournal about her escapades as a [haute couture model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modeloffduty-essentials) in Asia. Witty commentary and anecdotes accompany fun and wacky photos depicting her “ladyposes” and gastronomical adventures. Where else can you see a [fashion model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by) squirting herself in the eye with a juicebox? Finally, a supermodel you’d want to have a burping contest with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Haute Couture Modeling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a digital platform that connects aspiring models with high-end fashion designers seeking unique and diverse talent. - **Fashion Blogging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a fashion blogging platform that curates content from models and industry insiders, offering behind-the-scenes insights and unique perspectives. - **Authentic Branding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a branding agency that helps fashion models create authentic personal brands, enabling them to connect with a wider audience and attract lucrative partnerships. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a virtual reality platform that allows users to experience fashion shows and fittings remotely, revolutionizing the way fashion events are attended. - **Digital Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an AI-powered content recommendation engine that personalizes fashion content for readers based on their preferences and style profile, increasing engagement and driving revenue. - **Marketing and Branding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent a blockchain-powered influencer marketing platform that ensures transparency and authenticity, enabling brands to connect with genuine models and influencers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-realgirl.md) - [Literary Influencer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-science.md) - [Supermodel-Hosted Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacred-renewal.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Sustainable Denim Brand Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-valletta-x-triarchy.md) - [Wellness Influencer-Supported Beauty Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emily-didonato1.md)