# Regal Portraiture Editorials The MF Fashion 'The Last Emperors' Issue Pays Tribute to Valentino By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mf-fashion-the-last-emperor References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/mf-fashion-celebrates-valentino-with-april-cover-story/) & [mffashion](http://www.mffashion.com/en) The MF Fashion 'The Last Emperor' editorial revolves around a simple photoshoot that relies heavily on [regal portraiture poses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models). As though capturing a royal family, models Meghan Collison, Mackenzie Drazan, Maud Welzen, Jac Jagaciak, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Kati Nescher, Ondria Hardin, Julia Nobis, Marie Piovesan, Sara Blomqvist and Caroline Brasch Nielsen pose alongside head designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino in a tribute to the enduring and timeless brand. Shot by photographer Pablo Arroyo, the MF Fashion 'The Last Emperor' editorial was styled by Stefano Roncato. Showcasing Valentino's [fall winter 2013 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025), the elegant looks have been complemented with side braids, headbands and barely-there makeup. The [studio photoshoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) for the Italian style bible was captured in Paris, France. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Regal Portraiture Poses:** Opportunity for photographers and fashion brands to create editorials that capture the elegance and grandeur of regal portraiture. - **Tribute Shoots:** Opportunity for brands to pay homage to influential figures or iconic fashion labels through editorial photography. - **Timeless Branding:** Opportunity for fashion brands to establish a sense of enduring elegance and timelessness in their marketing campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can explore new approaches to capturing regal portraiture in their editorial work. - **Fashion Brands:** Fashion labels can create tribute shoots as a way to honor their inspirations and influencers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing professionals can utilize regal portraiture and timeless branding in campaigns to evoke a sense of luxury and sophistication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Surprise Fashion Line Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surprise-valentino-collection.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md)