# Provoking Pin-Up Editorials Laura Díaz Captures Carmen Merino's Pout in 'Turn it underground' By Anne Booth | Published 2013-09-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-daz References: [nextdoormodel](http://www.nextdoormodel.com/turn-it-underground-carmen-merino/) & [lauradiazphotography](http://www.lauradiazphotography.com/) Laura Díaz stuns us with her pouty, pin-up shots within the editorial 'Turn it underground.' Model Carmen Merino contrasts [retro hair and makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) with urban fashion finds, creating a great vibe from the images. The photos are filled with shots in black and white, as well as ones with eye-catching colors. Within some of the photos, Merino wears a floppy beanie hat with large chains and overalls. With tattoos, defined cat-eye makeup and black brows, an old-school, urban look is achieved. The fashion looks also complement and contrast one another as large black heels are worn with the more casual looks. The model also mixes fashion pieces such as [spiky punk boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) and holy religious socks, ultimately contrasting one another. Throughout the photos, Laura Díaz showcases contrasting styles and looks from different decades in order to create electric shots, full of energy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Fashion:** Exploring retro-inspired fashion trends provides opportunities for brands to create nostalgic and unique clothing lines. - **Urban Fashion:** Combining urban streetwear with high fashion elements opens up possibilities for disruptive collaborations and innovative designs. - **Contrasting Styles:** Embracing the concept of mixing and contrasting different fashion styles allows for boundary-pushing and bold fashion statements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the demand for retro-inspired and urban fashion by curating distinct collections that cater to diverse customer preferences. - **Photography:** Incorporating contrasting styles and retro aesthetics into photography offers creative opportunities for photographers to build unique portfolios and attract clients seeking innovative visual concepts. - **Accessories:** Manufacturers and designers in the accessories industry can tap into the trend of contrasting styles by creating bold statement pieces that enhance and juxtapose various fashion looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md)