# Carousel Couture Fashiontography Vogue Italia 'Acrobats' Featuring Karen Elson by Steven Meisel By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-11-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karen-elson-by-steven-meisel References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/striking-beauty-at-the-circus) & [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2010/11/16/striking-beauty-at-the-circus/) The Vogue Italia 'Acrobats' editorial featuring Karen Elson by Steven Meisel is a fun-filled shoot, chronicling a day in the life of a circus performer. While the clowns and other performers are decked out in [traditional costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025), the beautiful female model rocks some very [fashionable outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by). I personally haven't been on a merry-go-round in a while, but these picture of Karen Elson by Steven Meisel make me want to revisit this childhood past time. **Implications** - Businesses that are able to transform a [fantasy into something realistic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) and accessible will appeal to those consumers with creative and imaginative personalities. Businesses that enable consumers to indulge in these things will likely experience favorable results. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Fantasy Fashion:** Opportunity for businesses to create whimsical and imaginative fashion designs that appeal to consumers with creative personalities. - **Circus-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for businesses to design fashion collections inspired by the colorful and theatrical world of the circus. - **Nostalgic Experiences:** Opportunity for businesses to create experiences or products that tap into consumers' desire to revisit childhood pastimes like merry-go-rounds. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create unique and imaginative designs that tap into the fantasy fashion trend. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create circus-inspired shows or performances that incorporate fashion as a key element. - **Amusement Parks:** Opportunity for amusement parks to create nostalgic experiences for visitors by incorporating classic childhood attractions like merry-go-rounds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion House Festive Carousels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carousel-of-dreams.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md)