# Plunging Lace Tops Italian Marie Claire March 2010 is Sophisticated French Chic By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-marie-claire-march-20101 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Le-chic-du-temps-Marie-Claire-Italia-3303.html) & [marieclaire.it](http://www.marieclaire.it/) Model Natalia Chabanenko goes French chic in her latest spread for Italian Marie Claire March 2010. Showing off simple hot pants belted with a piece of rope and a plunging [lace top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parade-that-lace) from Stella McCartney, these sexy pieces can easily go from day to night. Finished off with some [colorful berets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/szanes-holiday-line) and [chunky gold earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry), the spread gives off a regal and sophisticated air. Paired with thick black liner and a dark stained lip, this is the perfect way to add a little drama to your wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Lace Fashion:** There is an opportunity for sustainable fashion companies to incorporate lace into their products to attract customers who want sophisticated and eco-friendly clothing options. - **Day-to-night Clothing:** Fashion companies can explore versatile designs that can be worn during the day and evening, like the hot pants and plunging lace top Natalia is wearing. - **French Chic Trend:** Fashion companies can explore designs that embody the regal and sophisticated French chic trend seen in the Italian Marie Claire March 2010 spread. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion companies can incorporate lace into their products to offer eco-friendly and chic clothing options. - **Fast Fashion:** Fast fashion retailers can incorporate versatile day-to-night designs like the hot pants and plunging lace top to meet customer demands for practical and stylish clothing. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion companies can capitalize on the French chic trend seen in the Italian Marie Claire March 2010 spread to appeal to customers looking for high-end, sophisticated clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorette-springsummer-collection.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Italian Summer Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur.md) - [Comfortably Chic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-muse.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Elegant High-Waisted Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cut-briefs.md) - [Avant-Garde Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-la-anthony.md)