# Chic Metropolitan Series This Mikael Jansson Vogue US Shoot Channels Victoria Beckham's Style By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-07-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikael-jansson-vogue-us References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2013/07/status-update-amber-valletta-by-mikael-jansson-for-us-vogue-august-2013-editorial.html) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/) This Mikael Jansson [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) US photo shoot is the epitome of what it means to be posh, modern and completely chic. Perhaps taking notes from Victoria Beckham's style book, this editorial features a multitude of [sophisticated statement-making looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). Shot by photographer Mikael Jansson with model Amber Valletta, the spread is [set in New York City](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-city) - most notably, in front of the looming twin towers. The editorial is entitled 'Status Update,' perhaps speaking to the decade-long construction of the the towers and the worldwide fascination that's come along with it. The pieces in this Mikael Jansson Vogue US shoot may be a bit too formal for everyday wear, but a night on the town or an elegant party would mark the perfect occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Sophisticated Statement-making Looks:** Opportunity for retailers and fashion brands to create and market high-end, attention-grabbing clothing. - **Chic Metropolitan Style:** Potential for designers and stylists to tap into the demand for posh, modern fashion inspired by metropolitan settings. - **Looming Twin Towers Aesthetic:** Space for photographers and artists to explore the visual impact and symbolism of iconic architectural structures in fashion shoots and artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruption opportunity for fashion retailers to cater to the demand for sophisticated statement-making looks. - **Fashion Design:** Innovation potential for fashion designers to create chic, metropolitan-inspired styles. - **Photography and Art:** Opportunity for photographers and artists to leverage the visual impact of iconic architectural structures in their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity-Designed Street Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-beckham-2.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Effortless Urban Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knys-fall-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md)