# Medieval-Inspired Portraits The Intermission Magazine Summer 2012 Issue Goes Centuries Back By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-07-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intermission-magazine References: [models](http://models.com/feed/?p=23138) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.384511789795.161980.95632424795) The Intermission Magazine Summer 2012 issue depicts medieval decadence with a modern twist. The editorial was photographed by Greg Harris and modeled by Paul Boche. It portrays bothered characters that seem to have stepped out of the [Broadway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good-x-kristin-ess-hair) musical Les Misérables. The realistic hair and [make-up designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) and [barely-there fashion styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) contribute to the surreal-real effect that helps communicate the hunger of an artist and the hangover of a noble after a grand party at court. Hairstylist Anthony Turner and stylist Tony Irvine did a great job for the Intermission Magazine Summer 2012 issue, with assistance from Yadim Carranza for make-up. The Intermission Magazine Summer 2012 edition is published in Swedish and Danish. It covers fashion, music, art, culture, beauty and nightlife themes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Medieval-inspired Portraits:** The trend of creating modern portraits with a medieval twist offers opportunities for photographers and artists to showcase their creativity in blending the old with the new. - **Surreal-real Effect:** The trend of creating a surreal-real effect in fashion photography opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for hairstylists, makeup artists, and stylists to push the boundaries of traditional fashion concepts. - **Multilingual Fashion Publications:** The trend of publishing fashion magazines in multiple languages creates opportunities for fashion publishers to reach a wider audience and explore new markets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of creating medieval-inspired portraits by offering specialized services for clients looking for unique and artistic portraits. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the surreal-real effect trend to create groundbreaking fashion campaigns that challenge conventional beauty standards and inspire new fashion trends. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can tap into the trend of multilingual fashion publications by expanding their distribution networks and creating targeted content for different language markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Medieval Design-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medival-design.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md)