# Circus Freak Fashion ‘Le Cirque' in Marie Claire Italia April 2010 is Vintage Perfect By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-cirque References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/2010/04/02/sophie-vlaming-by-wendy-bevan-in-le-cirque-marie-claire-italia-april-2010/) & [marieclaire.it](http://www.marieclaire.it/) To most people, the circus is a great childhood memory of clowns and balancing acts, but inside Marie Claire Italia April 2010 it is all about fashion. Entitled ‘Le Cirque,’ photographer Wendy Bevan combines a [vintage aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) and quirky setting to give this editorial a freakish feel. Styled by Elisabetta Massar and starring model Sophie Vlaming, the unusual shoot features pieces from Ralph Lauren, [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) and [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dimensions-eyeshadow-palette). Despite my fear of circus freaks, ‘Le Cirque’ is a good departure from the typical shoots we have been seeing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Circus-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity to design and market clothes that are inspired by circus outfits and the circus aesthetic. - **Vintage Fashion:** There is an opportunity to create clothing lines that invoke a vintage aesthetic, as seen in the 'Le Cirque' shoot, which could appeal to those who appreciate nostalgia and uniqueness. - **Freakish Photography:** There is an opportunity to experiment with highly stylized and unconventional photography that subverts the expectations of a typical fashion shoot. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the circus and vintage aesthetics to create new clothing lines that appeal to customers looking for unique pieces. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with unconventional styles and themes in their fashion shoots, like the freakish and vintage-inspired 'Le Cirque' shoot, to create memorable and attention-grabbing images. - **Magazine Publishing:** Magazine publishers can explore creative themes and aesthetics, like the vintage and circus-inspired 'Le Cirque' shoot, to attract and retain readers by offering content that stands out from the ordinary. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md)