# Countryside Equestrian Captures The Marie Claire Spain October 2012 Issue Captures Laid Back Style By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-09-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-claire-spain-october-2012 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/rasa-zukauskaite-models-equestrian-fashion-for-marie-claire-spain-by-sergi-pons/) & [marie-claire.es](http://www.marie-claire.es/) The Marie Claire Spain October 2012 issue showcases the high fashion potential of [equestrian fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-horse-ss26). Captured by photographer Sergi Pons, this editorial is a luxe display of fall fashion. Each frame is stunning with its show of the spanning countryside and beautiful horses. Styled by Ruth Baticon, this stunning editorial mixes [autumn's layering tendency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/szane-fall-2025) with textures of sleek leathers, wool and knits. Model Rasa Zukauskaite sports a vast amount of riding gear and gives the imagery a boost of moody energy to compliment the all-black palette. She tends to the horses whilst sporting pieces where the fine detailing plays a central role. Embroidery, peplum and cinched-waist coats are given a countryside update. This romantic fashion story makes for a laid-back take on [autumnal silhouettes and textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Equestrian Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials for equestrian fashion to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Fall Layering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative technologies or techniques for easy and customizable layering in fall fashion, improving comfort and style. - **Countryside Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements of high fashion with functional outdoor wear to create a new niche market for countryside-inspired fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable practices and materials in the fashion industry to meet the increasing demand for environmentally friendly products. - **Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new textiles that blend style and functionality, such as weather-resistant and breathable materials for outdoor fashion. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse fashion and outdoor recreation by creating stylish and durable clothing and accessories for equestrian and other outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [French Fashion House Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-tressages-questres-tableware-collection.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Year-of-the-Horse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-horse-ss26.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md)