# Hot Post-War Portraits The Kanarek 'Elegant 50s' Shoot is Classy and Cultivated By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanarek-elegant-50s References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Fifties-doll-4946.html) & [benjaminkanarekblog](http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2010/09/19/michelle-westgeest-harpers-bazaar-en-espanol-benjamin-kanarek-50/) Model Michelle Westgeest dances across these Benjamin Kanarek 'Elegant 50s' spreads in the manner of Grace Kelly. Featured in Harper's Bazaar Spain, these post-WWII-looking pictures are teeming with all of the posh poise of the era. The time of two generations past is revived in richness through the ravishing model in the Parisian [Maison Baccarat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit) setting. The Kanarek 'Elegant 50s' photos flaunt some [timeless designer fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles), including an original 1957 ensemble by [Christian Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-new-look). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Post-war Revival:** The resurgence of post-WWII aesthetics in fashion and photography presents opportunities for brands to create nostalgic and vintage-inspired products and campaigns. - **Elegant Nostalgia:** The embrace of elegance and refinement from the 1950s era opens up avenues for luxury brands to create sophisticated and classic designs that resonate with consumers seeking timeless fashion. - **Cultivated Portraits:** The depiction of poised and classy individuals in fashion photography provides an opportunity for photographers and brands to capture the essence of sophistication and cultivate aspirational images. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the post-war revival trend by incorporating vintage-inspired designs and aesthetics into their collections, offering consumers a taste of nostalgic elegance. - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in fashion and portrait photography can thrive in the market by embracing the cultivated portraits trend and delivering polished and sophisticated images that evoke a sense of timeless beauty. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can cater to the demand for elegant nostalgia by creating high-end products that pay homage to the 1950s era, providing consumers with a sense of timeless refinement and exclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Amber Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-new-look.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-tashs-spring-2026.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)