# Dark Undressing Spreads Mark Segal for Exhibition Embraces the Stripped-Down Absurd By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-segal-for-exhibition-magazine References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2011/02/joseph-culp-caleb-trent-by-mark-segal.html) & [exhibition-magazine](http://exhibition-magazine.com/) With a haze of cold hues, Mark Segal for Exhibition Magazine captures an icy trio entangled in [embroidered apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) and wet tresses. I wouldn't be the least surprised to see fangs revealed should any of the three have opened their mouths. Models Sara Blomqvist, Caleb Trent and Joseph Culp are portrayed in such chilling dampness in this publication's first issue that the viewer can't help but assume a physical sensitivity and awareness. Mark Segal for Exhibition Magazine portrays the skin and hair quite poetically, embellishing it with [intricate fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) and [crowns of lipstick tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Dark Undressing Fashion:** Fashion brands can experiment with unconventional fabrics, textures, and makeup to create edgy and daring collections that push boundaries. - **Sensual Minimalism Photography:** Photographers can explore using muted tones and simple, organic shapes to create visually stunning images that convey emotion. - **Nuanced Storytelling in Publications:** Magazines and other publications can create thought-provoking content that delves beyond surface-level aesthetics and offers deeper meanings and themes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can use unconventional designs, textures, and makeup to offer an edgier, daring alternative to traditional clothing lines. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with minimalist techniques and muted color palettes to create captivating and emotionally charged images. - **Publishing:** Magazines and other publications can focus on nuanced storytelling and thought-provoking content to engage and intrigue their readers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Emerging Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-cleaning-exhibition.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Identity-Exploring Artful Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments.md)