# Utilitarian Fashion Captures Metal Magazine #25 Features a Neutral Yet Elegant Editorial By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neutral-fashion References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/hye-seung-tyan-yi-eric-guillemain-metal-25/) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/METAL-Magazine/70015496200) Darkness Reigns, a Fall 2011 fashion editorial in Metal Magazine #25, stars Hye Seung and Tyan Yii. The shoot, photographed by Eric Guillemain (2b Management) and styled by Romina Herrera Malatesta, features the model duo in [sleek fall looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-fw24) from the likes of Nina Ricci, Rodarte and Louis Vuitton. Hye and Tyan display strength and poise while wearing black and neutral ensembles. Their quiet confidence enhances the elegance of the clothing that they wear. The [neutral color palette of the wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) gives the editorial a [utilitarian feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026). The models are shot against a studio backdrop and manage to give off a stoic image, resembling classic paintings and portraiture. Despite its lack of color, the fashion editorial manages to present a strong direction and point of view of where fashion should go next, making Metal Magazine #25 a modern manual for the fashionista. Image Credit: [Eric Guillemain](https://www.instagram.com/ericguillemainphoto/?hl=en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Utilitarian Fashion:** Utilitarian fashion is gaining popularity with its neutral color palette and sleek fall looks, presenting opportunities for brands to create elegant and practical clothing. - **Sleek Fall Looks:** Sleek fall looks are trending in the fashion industry, offering opportunities for designers to create stylish and minimalist ensembles. - **Neutral Color Palette:** The use of a neutral color palette in fashion editorials is on the rise, providing opportunities for brands to explore the elegance and versatility of muted tones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the utilitarian fashion trend by incorporating neutral color palettes and sleek fall looks into their collections. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the concept of utilitarian fashion by capturing the elegance and strength of neutral ensembles in their editorials. - **Publishing:** Publishing companies can create modern fashion manuals that feature utilitarian fashion trends, providing fashionistas with inspiration for their style choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md)