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# Femme Fatale Fashion Films
Jose Luis Vila's Mystery Fashion Film is Marilyn Monroe-Inspired

By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-25 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-fashion-film
References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/a-fashion-film-by-jose-luis-vila/) & [depesha](http://depesha.com/multimedia/a-fashion-film-by-jose-luis-vila)

Jose Luis Vila's mystery fashion film is full of glitz and glamor. The short film is a suspenseful video centered around Old Hollywood starlets and outlandish fashion.

The captivating video is shot in dark lighting with frames illuminating to life as the music escalates. The video is remarkably edited and Vila should be proud. The premise of the short film is following a blonde bombshell as she parades around in her [fabulous costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizard-of-oz-capsule) and jewels. The fantastic frames are vivid, visually stimulating and the music thumps in excitement. Stunning shots include the gorgeous actress dressed in a red peplum evening gown with matching lipstick and drenched in jewels blowing smoke and posing in a [Marilyn Monroe fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign).

The 'A Fashion Film' by Jose Luis Vila is a mystery fashion film masterfully done.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Mystery Fashion Films:** Opportunity for fashion filmmakers to create suspenseful and visually captivating videos.
- **Old Hollywood-inspired Fashion:** Potential for designers to create glamorous, vintage-inspired clothing and accessories.
- **Dark and Dramatic Lighting:** Chance for lighting professionals to experiment with creating moody and atmospheric visuals.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion Film:** Fashion film industry can explore the creation of mystery-themed videos.
- **Fashion Design:** Designers can tap into the nostalgia for Old Hollywood and create stunning vintage-inspired fashion collections.
- **Lighting Design:** Lighting professionals can experiment with creating dark and dramatic lighting effects for fashion films and photoshoots.

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