# Masculine Diva Tributes The Ian Mellencamp V Magazine Feature Quirkily Pays Homage to Liz Taylor By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ian-mellencamp References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/ian-mellencamp-by-mario-testino/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ian.mellencamp?sk=wall) The Ian Mellencamp V Magazine feature has iconic fashion photographer Mario Testino and ex-Editor-in-Chief of [Vogue France](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2), Carine Roitfeld working behind the sciences in this quirky editorial dedicated to Liz Taylor. The Testino-Roitfeld [fashion powerhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) was inspired by Liz Taylor's famous quote: "I wanted more than anything else in the world a man who could control me,” and plays with this concept on various levels in the V magazine photo series. Apart from the [Liz-Barbie-bride doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) in his hands, Ian Mellencamp channels the diva and her adored dominant Alpha-male in just one look. Don't be fooled by those long legs... Ian Mellencamp's eyes take center stage. The Ian Mellencamp V magazine photo series presents a complex, mysterious and attractive man that surely Liz Taylor would have been fond of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Masculine Diva Tributes:** Fashion editorials pay homage to iconic divas by featuring male models that channel their essence. - **Quirky Fashion Photo Series:** Photographers and editors create unique and unconventional fashion spreads to captivate audiences. - **Exploring Dominant Alpha-male Archetypes:** Fashion industry explores the concept of powerful and controlling men in a creative and artistic way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion industry embraces unconventional concepts to attract attention and challenge traditional norms. - **Photography:** Photographers experiment with unique and imaginative photo series to push the boundaries of traditional fashion editorials. - **Editorial:** Editors collaborate with photographers to create visually captivating and thought-provoking fashion spreads that evoke emotions and spark conversations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md)