# Beached Mermaid Editorials Kristen McMenamy Plays an Edgy Mermaid in This W Magazine Series By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristen-mcmenamy References: [fashioncow](http://fashioncow.com/2013/12/kristen-mcmenamy-far-far-land-tim-walker-w-magazine/) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/) This rebellious fantasy series for W Magazine features model Kristen McMenamy dressed up like an edgy mermaid. The name of this mythical editorial is ‘Far Far From Land’, which makes sense because this rocker mermaid manages to stay submerged in water in almost every shot. Photographer Tim Walker is behind this creative series. Many of his fashion photography collections are infused with fairy tale elements that make them all the more interesting. This series seems to be inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’, only with a punkish edge. Kristen McMenamy splashes around in old tanks and bathtubs, looking for her soulmate. At the end of the series, she even seems to magically sprout legs, much like the [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-sea-stay) character. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mythical Fashion Editorials:** Creative and imaginative fashion photography inspired by myths and fairy tales. - **Punkish Fantasy Imagery:** Fantasy imagery with edgy punk rock elements create a unique and rebellious fashion statement. - **Underwater Fashion Photography:** Fashion photography featuring models submerged in water to create ethereal and dreamlike visuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** There are opportunities to create unique fashion collections inspired by mythical elements and punk rock vibes. - **Photography Industry:** More creative and imaginative fashion photography could be produced by incorporating mythical and fairy tale elements. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunities to create new and edgy renditions of classic fairy tale stories, beauty ideals and fashion statements in movies and television. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Coordinated Coastal Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection.md) - [Color-Changing Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaid-doll.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-sea-stay.md) - [Film-Resembling Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-mermaid-doll.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md)