# Black Ball Gown Editorials The Vogue Germany 'Master Pieces' Photoshoot is Dual Toned By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-pieces References: [mode.newslicious.net](http://mode.newslicious.net/2012/10/master-pieces-saskia-de-brauw-by-daniel.html) & [vogue.de](http://www.vogue.de/) The [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Germany 'Master Pieces' editorial showcases model Saskia de Brauw. The Dutch fashion icon has worked with Vogue [Paris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hilton-x-loop-engage) and Vogue Italia in the past, and the German divisions interest in her work follows up on her close ties with the publication. Daniel Jackson managed the Master Pieces photoshoot. His black and white shots highlight the classic ball room appropriate apparel with up close looks at chiffon, lace and sparkles. The elegant high-brow attire present in this November 2012 spread was administered by stylist Christiane Arp. Arp chose to emphasize [extravagant gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bergdorf-soire) with funky urban twists, present in the series through revealing cut-outs, metallic accessories and filly boho-chic pant suits. De Brauw's tough girl expression added to the monochromatic mix. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-toned Fashion Photography:** The Vogue Germany 'Master Pieces' photoshoot showcases a trend of dual-toned fashion photography, with black and white shots that create a striking visual effect. - **Extravagant Ball Gowns:** The Vogue Germany 'Master Pieces' editorial highlights a trend of elegant high-brow attire, featuring extravagant ball gowns with funky urban twists, revealing cut-outs, and metallic accessories. - **Tough Girl Expression:** The Vogue Germany photoshoot reflects a trend of models adopting a tough girl expression, adding an edgy element to the monochromatic mix of fashion and style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** The dual-toned fashion photography trend seen in the Vogue Germany 'Master Pieces' photoshoot presents opportunities for photographers to experiment with contrasting shades and create visually striking images. - **Fashion Apparel:** The extravagant ball gown trend showcased in the Vogue Germany 'Master Pieces' editorial presents opportunities for fashion designers and retailers to create and market extravagant, yet urban, clothing options. - **Modeling/advertising:** The trend of models adopting a tough girl expression seen in the Vogue Germany photoshoot offers opportunities for models and advertisers to convey a bold and edgy image in their campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Stunning Luxe Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-bridal.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md)