# Opulent Asian Fashion The Madame Figaro September 2012 Editorial Stars Ling Ling Kong and Gao Ying By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madame-figaro-september-2012 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/chen-man-merges-tradition-and-modernity-for-madame-figaro/) & [madame.lefigaro.fr](http://madame.lefigaro.fr/) The Madame Figaro September 2012 editorial merges modern fashion with a traditional setting for a photoshoot that speaks to the past as much as it does to the present and even the future. Although the looks are completely [contemporary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), there are opulent accents that add an old world glamor that is hard to beat. Lensed by [famed Chinese photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group) Chen Man, the Madame Figaro September 2012 editorial stars models Ling Ling Kong and Gao Ying. The luxe images are complemented by [luxe looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-louis-vuitton-campaign) worn by the dark-haired beauties. Although the photoshoot is short and sweet, it leaves a lasting impression thanks to its elegant ensembles with their seductive silhouettes. The feminine outfits were perfected by beauty artist Tian Hongyu, who concentrated on chiseled cheek bones and slick hairstyles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Opulent Fashion:** An emerging trend in the fashion industry, combining modern and traditional elements to create glamorous and visually striking looks. - **Contemporary Glamor:** A trend in fashion photography that incorporates opulent accents and luxurious settings to create visually appealing and memorable images. - **Seductive Silhouettes:** A trend in fashion design that focuses on feminine outfits with alluring shapes and flattering silhouettes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry can take advantage of the trend of incorporating opulent accents and luxurious settings in their shoots to create visually striking images - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can tap into the trend of creating feminine outfits with seductive silhouettes to attract customers who are looking for elegant and flattering clothing options. - **Beauty and Makeup:** The beauty and makeup industry can capitalize on the trend of focusing on chiseled cheekbones and slick hairstyles to create looks that enhance the overall appeal of the fashion ensembles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Star Studded Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-studded.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Chinese High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years.md)