# Metallic Beach-Ready Fashion The New Karolina Kurkova Vogue Ukraine Editorial Shimmers and Shines By | Published 2013-05-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karolina-kurkova-vogue References: [thecitizensoffashion](http://thecitizensoffashion.com/2013/05/29/karolina-kurkova-by-hans-feurer-for-vogue-ukraine-june-2013/) & [vogue.ua](http://www.vogue.ua/magazines.html) The beachy Karolina Kurkova [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care) Ukraine photo shoot is a unique take on ocean photography. Instead of being dressed in bathing suits, sarongs and other typical [beach fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection), Kurkova is shown lying and dancing in the water while wearing metallic formal wear. The versatile Kurkova was shot by Hans Feuer for this editorial which proves to be a successful pairing. Feuer was able to capture Kurkova's sultry expressions with a naturalistic twist as he chose to use primarily natural light and soft colors. Kurkova is a fantastically vibrant model whose fierce expressions burn right into the camera along with her glittering ensembles. One outfit in particular is absolutely stunning. It consists of an off-the-shoulder gold minidress that looks as if it is actually made out of gold-plated metal. The dress is breathtaking in the light and is hopefully a hint that [metallic fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) will be the next major fashion craze. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Metallic Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating innovative metallic fabrics and designs for the fashion industry. - **Naturalistic Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new techniques and equipment for capturing natural light and soft colors in photography. - **Beach Formal Wear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating stylish and functional beachwear with a formal twist. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in introducing metallic fabrics and designs into the fashion industry, creating a new trend. - **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new techniques and equipment for capturing naturalistic and unique beach photography. - **Textile:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new fabrics and materials that mimic the appearance and properties of metals for use in fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Elegant Summer Jewelry Selections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurhan-selections.md)