# Gothic Monarch Captures Le Noir Partie 3 by Mert & Marcus for Vogue Paris is Dark By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-08-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-noir-partie-3-by-mert-marcus-for-vogue-paris References: [imageamplified](http://www.imageamplified.com/2012/08/vogue-paris-kate-moss-saskia-de-brauw-in-le-noir-partie-3-by-mert-marcus-katy-england-september-2012-wwwimageamplified.html) & [artpartner](http://www.artpartner.com/artists/image/mert-alas-marcus-piggott/) Le Noir Partie 3 by Mert & Marcus for Vogue Paris is a dark new series for the September issue featuring supermodels Kate Moss and Saskia de Brauw. This editorial captures the models giving demonic stares while wearing [gothic monarch attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule), and accessorized with hair-raising crosses. The stylist Katy England has adorned the duo in [all-black fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection) including lacy frocks, sheer fabrics, velvet dresses and cascading headdresses. The stylist has combined ebony monarch styles with gypsy elements to create a [dark story](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) that stands out. Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott are a team working for Art Partner, and they have helped define styles and looks over the last 10 years. They are one of the most well-respected and admired photographers of today, and they focus on print and film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gothic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a sustainable and ethical gothic clothing line that combines modern fashion with traditional gothic elements. - **Dark Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a virtual reality makeup platform that allows users to experiment with and apply dark and edgy makeup looks. - **Alternative Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile app that uses AI-powered filters to recreate the distinct style of Mert & Marcus's gothic photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and techniques to create eco-friendly fabrics and accessories for gothic fashion. - **Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of cruelty-free and vegan cosmetics specifically designed for dark and gothic makeup looks. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent a revolutionary camera technology that captures the unique aesthetic of gothic photography without complex post-production editing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Pre-Fall Romantic Luxe Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-a-love-affair.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Collaborative Fashion-Centric Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-and-palace.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md)