# Sensually Masked Shoots Fashionising's La Femme Masquerade Series Hides as Much as it Reveals By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-femme-masquerade References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--The-mask-of-desire-13911.html) & [kellydefina](http://kellydefina.com) The La Femme Masquerade photo series is another refreshing take on the [fetish fad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) that has recently gripped the fashion industry. Instead of focusing on the use of blatantly risque props such as whips and ropes to further the taboo nature of these images, it relies more on the interaction between the two models. The La Femme Masquerade series also features [stunning composition and lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) that sets the mood better than any prop ever could. Shot by fashion photographer Kelly Defina for Fashionising, the La Femme Masquerade series stars The Agency models Natascha Verkaik and Millie. Despite the occasional [skin-baring shot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela), the series is overall subtly sensual, which leaves much for the imagination. Even the use of masks encourages this. As much as something is revealed, just as much remains hidden. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Fetish Fashion:** Opportunity to explore alternative, sensual fashion designs and styles. - **Subtle Sensuality:** Chance to create alluring and suggestive imagery without relying on explicit props. - **Imagination-driven Fashion:** Potential to tap into the power of suggestion and leave room for interpretation in fashion shoots. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** Innovation opportunities in capturing and portraying sensuality through subtle, imaginative approaches. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunities to create fetish-inspired fashion that is visually enticing and fuelled by suggestion. - **Art Direction:** Potential for innovative approaches in setting mood and creating alluring visuals with skillful composition and lighting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Love Letter Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anoeses-love-letter.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Office-Themed Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-desking.md)