# Sultry Slouching Shots The Karolina Kurkova by Nagi Sakai for Elle France Shoot is Stunningly Chic By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-12-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karolina-kurkova-by-nagi-sakai-for-elle-france References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/karolina-kurkova-nagi-sakai-elle-france/) & [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2011/12/karolina-kurkova-nagi-sakai.html) Whoever said that good posture is sexy never saw the Karolina Kurkova by Nagi Sakai for Elle France photo shoot. Former Victoria's Secret Angel Kurkova goes high fashion in the latest issue of Elle France and demonstrates just why it was such a great move for her to trade in her [angel wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-victorias-secret) for [high-fashion designer duds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). Styled by Michele Beaurenau, the photo shoot features the supermodel wearing sophisticated designs by the likes of Dries van Noten, [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign), Diane von Furstenberg and Bottega Veneta. Shot by photographer Nagi Sakai, the photo shoot features everything from lush fabrics like velvet and fur, to edgy leather and feathers. The Karolina Kurkova by Nagi Sakai for Elle France shoot is sure to inspire you to add some bold pops of color into your wardrobe this season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slouching Chic:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate slouching posture as a new trend in high-end fashion. - **Mixing Fabrics:** An opportunity for the textile industry to innovate by blending luxurious and edgy fabrics for unique textile designs. - **Color Pops:** An opportunity for cosmetics companies to create bold color palettes that complement the daring fashion looks of high fashion models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** High-end fashion houses could profit from incorporating slouching and edgy fabrics into their collections. - **Textile:** The blending of soft and edgy fabrics could revolutionize the textile industry. - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics companies could capitalize on the opportunity to create bold and daring color palettes to complement the latest high-fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Seductive Winter Loungewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-heat-collection.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Fashion-Forward Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-shapewear.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md)