# Faceless Gothic Portraits The Nightingale Vulture Editorial Has an Eerie Appeal By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-01-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-vulture References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2013/01/hye-seung-vulture.html) & [vulture-magazine](http://www.vulture-magazine.com) The Nightingale Vulture editorial graces the publication's #4 January 2013 issue. Model Hye Seung stars in the monochromatic portrait series where she sports [gothic eye makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-cosmetics-x-wednesday) and a wardrobe of dark pieces. Hair stylist Stelios Chondros and makeup artist Thom Walker collaborate to give Hye a dark demeanor while stylist Lune Kuipers dresses her in [oversized silhouettes and sheer fabric choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir). The model sports voluminous frocks that are paired with [subtle metallic accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) in this dark and dramatic fashion story. Photographer Paul Phung captures the Nightingale Vulture editorial. The artful image series superimposes the photographer's portraits with a scribbled effect that whites out model Hye Seung's face and body parts. This combination makes for a visual concept that is both strange and surreal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Faceless Photography:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation include experimenting with new ways of obscuring or removing facial features to create unique and surreal visual concepts. - **Gothic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in gothic fashion can include exploring new materials, shapes, and silhouettes to create an updated and modern take on the traditional gothic style. - **Monochromatic Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in monochromatic portrait photography could include exploring new ways of using contrast and texture to create dynamic and compelling visual effects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** In photography, there is an opportunity to experiment with new techniques and technology to create innovative and unconventional visual concepts. - **Fashion:** In the fashion industry, there is potential to create unique and contemporary interpretations of traditional styles and trends. - **Beauty:** In the beauty industry, there is a potential to experiment with new and unconventional makeup and hairstyling techniques to create bold and striking looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md)