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# Sisterly Love Editorials
The Mario Sorrenti W Magazine Shoot Stars Elle and Dakota Fanning

By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-15 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-sorrenti-w-magazine
References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2011/11/dakota-elle-fanning-by-mario-sorrenti-for-w-december-2011.html) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2011/12/dakota-fanning-elle-fanning-sisters-cover-story)

It’s amazing how quickly the Fanning sisters have grown up to become stunning young actresses in [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austin-butler) and the Mario Sorrenti W Magazine editorial captures the two in an almost twin-like fashion.

Shot for the December issue of the magazine, the photoshoot features Elle and Dakota in a series of poses that emit genuine [sisterly love](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-of-togetherness). The two whisper secrets into one another’s ears as well as help each other put on makeup; bonding in a way that only sisters could understand.

**Implications** - Shoppers in contemporary society are much more integrated into popular culture than ever before. Designs featuring a certain name in the media attracts customers who want to feel a closer connection to their favorite characters. Companies attempting to increase their revenue could develop more items with this element in mind.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Integration of Popular Culture:** Companies could develop more items that feature popular cultural references to attract customers.
- **Sibling Bonding:** Products and services that promote sibling relationships and bonding experiences could resonate with consumers.
- **Personalization Through Media:** Offering personalized products or experiences tied to popular media figures or characters could enhance customer engagement.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands could create clothing or accessories inspired by popular cultural references, appealing to customers who want to feel connected to their favorite characters.
- **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can explore opportunities to create experiences or products that promote sibling relationships and bonding, leveraging the appeal of celebrity siblings like the Fanning sisters.
- **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics brands could develop collaborative collections or campaigns featuring popular media figures, allowing consumers to emulate their favorite characters' looks.

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