# Oriental Editorials Steven Meisel Goes on a ‘Moroccan Holiday' in Vogue Italia By mediterranean | Published 2009-05-06 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moroccan-holiday-vogue-italia References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009/05/steven-meisel-sasha-pivovarova-moroccan.html) & [style.it](http://www.style.it) The May 2009 issue of Vogue Italia invites us on a sensual journey in the editorial 'Moroccan Holiday' by Steven Meisel. Meisel captured Russian supermodel Sasha Pivovarova on this [fashionable voyage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green) with vivid photography and inviting art direction. The oriental theme is a regular occurrence in fashion, as you can see in the related trends below. However, Steven Meisel manages to bring his own style and twist, transcending it into delicious art. **Implications** - What makes this Moroccan Holiday editorial so captivating and enticing is the beautifully artful way in which it [crosses cultural boarders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra) in a thematic way that tells a story. The fashions depicted are inspired by these other cultures, and are a driving force behind the art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Oriental Fashion Editorials:** Fashion editorials that draw inspiration from Oriental culture with a unique twist and style, creating captivating stories and artful representations. - **Cultural Fusion Fashion:** Fashion that blends different cultures and creates a unique artistic representation of the fusion, showcasing diverse art and creativity. - **Sensual Thematic Photography:** Photography that tells a story through a thematic approach paired with vivid and inviting art direction, capturing the imagination and creating an emotional connection. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunities for fashion industry professionals to explore new ways of blending culture, trends, and art direction to create captivating editorials. - **Photography Industry:** Opportunities for photography industry professionals to experiment with thematic storytelling and art direction to create innovative photography experiences. - **Publishing Industry:** Opportunities for publishers to explore editorial concepts that rely on the creative synthesis of fashion, cultural themes, and storytelling to capture the imagination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-travel-campaign.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Modern-Day Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernday-travel.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Island Print Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-island.md)