# Forest Frolicking Editorials La Repubblica Velvet Glamorizes Sexy, Blood-Thirsty Maenads By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-09-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-repubblica-velvet References: [velvet.repubblica.it](http://velvet.repubblica.it/home) Photographer Azim Haidaryan captures models Dioni Tabbers, Margaryta Senchylo and Ragnhild Jevne frolicking in the forest for the October edition of la Repubblica Velvet. The trio makes quite the sight in matching [skin-tight catsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty), sky high stilettos and slicked back hairdos. The la Repubblica Velvet editorial even features the decapitated plastic head of a horse complete with fake-blood soaked ground and model. The mostly black leather clad models prance around like mischievous, [sexually-charged maenads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) delighting voyeurs with their activities on the [forest floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiger). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Forest-frolicking Photoshoots:** Opportunity for brands to create captivating and ethereal outdoor fashion campaigns in natural settings. - **Sleek Athleisure Suits:** Potential for fashion brands to design and market form-fitting ensembles suitable for both athletic activities and trendy urban streetwear. - **Glamorized Disturbing Imagery:** Possibility for artists and photographers to explore and challenge societal norms by subverting traditional notions of beauty and glamour. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the forest and nature to create unique and captivating collections. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with provocative and unconventional concepts to create visually striking images that provoke thought and emotion. - **Art:** Artists can use disturbing imagery and unconventional compositions to challenge and question societal norms and perceptions of beauty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Provocative Fall Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borntostandout-fall-2024.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md)