# Classy Femme Fatale Editorials The Kate Upton V Magazine Shoot Shows Her Classy Temptress Side By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-01-07 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-upton-v-magazine References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/01/07/the-discreet-charm-of-kate-upton-by-sebastian-faena-for-v-magazine/) & [vmagazine](http://www.vmagazine.com/site/content/451/the-discreet-charm-of-kate-upton) The Kate Upton V Magazine spread has the burgeoning model play a classy seductress. Taking on a Brigitte Bardot persona, the model is seen having some fun in a hotel room with a certain scrawny boy toy. Ms. Upton is styled in a look reminiscent of old [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-beauty-icon-lipsticks) glamour with her high pencil skirts, brasseries, and pastel hued suit combo that looks like something Jackie-O would don. As Kate Upton continues to excel her career in the [high fashion world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), the V Magazine shoot shows that she has staying power that has gone beyond her Sports Illustrated days. The spread was shot by photographer Sebastian Faena and made the Kate Upton V Magazine shoot discreetly charming. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Classy Seductress Photography:** The use of photography to capture models as seductive, yet classy, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation for fashion and beauty brands looking to break away from traditional sexualized imagery. - **Old Hollywood Glamour Fashion:** The resurgence of old Hollywood glamour in fashion presents opportunities for disruptive innovation for designers and fashion brands looking to tap into the nostalgia and appeal of classic fashion. - **Model Industry Influence on High Fashion:** Models like Kate Upton, who have transitioned from commercial modeling to the high fashion world, create opportunities for disruptive innovation for fashion brands seeking to expand their audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to disrupt traditional sexualized imagery by embracing the trend of classy seductress photography. - **Beauty:** Beauty brands have the opportunity to innovate by creating products and campaigns that emphasize the sophistication and glamour of old Hollywood. - **Advertising:** The rise of models like Kate Upton and their influence on the high fashion world presents opportunities for ad agencies to disrupt traditional beauty standards and expand their reach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Inaugural Designer-Led Ready-To-Wear Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-victorias-secret.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Fashion-Forward Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-shapewear.md) - [Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target.md)