# Expressive Couture Editorials This L'Officiel Ukraine Cover Story is Eclectically Elegant By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofficiel-ukraine-cover References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/alina-baikova-gets-dramatic-takahiro-ogawa-lofficiel-ukraine/) & [officiel](http://officiel.com) Alina Baikova stars in this dazzling and dynamic L’Officiel Ukraine cover story. The beauty is captured by photographer Takahiro Ogawa’s lens while posing in an expressive shoot that is couture-clad. Alina dons a wardrobe of designer looks from the likes of Elie Saab, Emporio Armani and Valentino among other names. Her bold fashions are hand-picked by the shoot’s resident stylist Aki Maesato and range from ornately printed coats to body-hugging [cocktail dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025) that are adorned with sleeve cut-outs and rippled necklines. This L’Officiel Ukraine cover story features top model Alina Biakova who dons [couture staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai) in the shoot. The model pulls off a series of fun poses and shows off her wide range of emotions while showcasing a range of [dramatic expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Expressive Couture Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create high-fashion editorials that showcase expressive and dramatic looks. - **Eclectically Elegant Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create eclectic and elegant fashion pieces that combine different elements to create unique looks. - **Dazzling and Dynamic Model Shoots:** Opportunity for photographers to capture models in dynamic and visually striking shoots that highlight the beauty and versatility of fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can leverage expressive couture editorials to promote their brands and showcase their latest collections. - **Photography:** Photography industry can create visually stunning shoots that capture the essence and creativity of couture fashion. - **Modeling:** Modeling industry can benefit from expressive and dynamic shoots that showcase their versatility and ability to embody different looks and emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Collaborative Couture Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md)