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# Macabre Goth Muses
The I Love Fake Magazine Winter 2012 Issue Pays Homage to Wednesday

By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-12-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-fake-magazine-winter-2012
References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2012/12/luma-grothe-jolijn-snijders-love-fake.html) & [ilovefakemagazine](http://www.ilovefakemagazine.com)

The I Love Fake Magazine Winter 2012 titled editorial titled 'Wednesday I'm In Love' is a fashionable tribute to the moody character.

Aside from the title's reference to English rock band The Cure's hit song, this fashion story showcases a witty approach to [macabre fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics). Model Luma Grothe plays the lovable [Wednesday Addams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family), a character best known for her spooky fascinations. She dons pieces Karl Lagerfeld, Carven and Charlie May that create a modernized version of Wednesday's signature style.

Stylist Jordy Huinder has created looks that interprets the muse's character with a twist of new age chic. White collars, [black lipstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx) and leather pieces compliment the model's porcelain complexion and dark hair. This piece, featured in the I Love Fake Magazine Winter 2012 issue, provides fashion inspiration for those who idolize Wednesday.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 68% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Macabre-chic Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore modernized versions of traditional gothic styles.
- **Pop Culture-themed Editorial:** Publishers can capitalize on nostalgia and fandoms to create creative editorial content.
- **Nostalgia-inspired Styling:** Stylists can use iconic characters and styles from the past as a source of inspiration for current fashion trends.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands and stylists can use Wednesday Addams as inspiration for modernized gothic styles.
- **Publishing:** Publishers can create unique editorial content by incorporating pop culture references.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunities in the entertainment industry to capitalize on audience nostalgia and iconic characters.

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