# Influential Comedian Covers Mindy Kaling is Featured on the October 2014 Cover of Flare Magazine By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-09-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindy-kaling References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/mindy-kaling-stars-flare-talks-sexism-industry/) Having written for major TV shows and now staring in her own hit series, Mindy Kaling graces the October 2014 cover of Flare Magazine wearing fun and flirty ensembles. Busy staring as the lead in 'The Mindy Project,' Kaling continues to make a name for herself as a leading female comedian. It was her antics on The Office that captured the attention of fans, and now she's leading the way as a [role model for young female comedians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-lovely-to-be-a-woman). Demonstrating that women can be confident, stylish and of course, witty, Kaling showcases her [penchant for fashion while wearing dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-x-carly-lawrence) and jewelry styled by Hayley Atkin. Showcasing that comedians can truly be diverse and multidimensional, Mindy Kaling is proving that being a strong and successful woman in media is certainly possible, which is part of the reason why so many people are drawn to her. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Female Comedians:** Opportunity to support and promote the rise of female comedians in the entertainment industry. - **Confident Fashion:** Potential for launching a fashion line that empowers women to express their confidence through stylish and fun ensembles. - **Multidimensional Personalities:** Opening doors for comedians to showcase their diverse personalities and talents beyond comedy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Creating platforms and opportunities for female comedians to thrive and gain recognition in the entertainment industry. - **Fashion:** Providing stylish and empowering fashion options for women who want to express their confidence and sense of humor. - **Media:** Exploring new avenues and formats to showcase the multidimensional talents of comedians beyond traditional comedy shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall Influencer-Backed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caitlin-covington.md) - [Sweat-Themed Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-comedy-special.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md) - [Empowering Bladder Leak Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-giggle-dribble-campaign.md) - [Podcaster Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-clothing.md) - [Voting-Themed Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youve-got-the-power.md) - [Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-lady.md) - [Influencer-Backed Valentine's Day Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobbi-althoff.md) - [Comedian-Backed Razor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-easyrinse-razor.md)