# Desert Diva Captures This Monochromatic Photography Series Features a Monroe Style Model By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-11-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monroe-style References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--a-desert-muse-of-black-and-white-67108.html) & [michaeldye](http://www.michaeldye.co.uk/) Photographer Morten Quale’s ‘El Mirage’ fashion series features a Marilyn Monroe style model, sporting a number of black, feminine outfits. This series has a [desert setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection), and is done entirely in black and white. The title of this series seems fitting, because these sultry desert shots make model Britini Stanwood seem like a stunning mirage, covered in black lace. In this striking series, Stanwood sports short, curly blonde locks. She wears glamorous dark clothing, from tight dresses and heals to overcoats and fluffy gloves. Even the model’s makeup is bold and glamorous in this shoot. She sports [dark lipstick shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign), penciled-in eyebrows and heavy eye shadow. This Monroe style fashion series is bold and beautiful. Stylist Michael Dye does a brilliant job of draping Stanwood in [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-beauty-icon-lipsticks) style outfits. The looks featured here are impossible to ignore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Monochromatic Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore the creative potential of black and white fashion photography. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Potential for fashion designers to create looks inspired by iconic figures from the past, such as Marilyn Monroe. - **Bold and Glamorous Makeup:** Opportunity for makeup artists to experiment with bold and dramatic makeup looks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create visually striking fashion photography series using monochromatic techniques and retro-inspired themes. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate retro-inspired elements into their collections, offering a nostalgic yet modern twist. - **Beauty and Makeup:** Potential for makeup artists to push boundaries and create bold, glamorous makeup looks that evoke a sense of vintage Hollywood glamour. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Desert Landscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-collection-by-monica-armani.md) - [Comfortably Chic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-muse.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Dreamy Summer Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)