# Light Beam Couture Captures Karlie Kloss and Lindsey Wixson Star in Numero 131 By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-02-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numero-1311 References: [thingsilike-rotex.blogspot](http://thingsilike-rotex.blogspot.com/2012/02/karlie-kloss-and-lindsey-wixson-in.html) & [numero-magazine](http://www.numero-magazine.com/) Models of the moment Karlie Kloss and Lindsey Wixson star in a fierce editorial for Numero 131, March 2012. The shoot produced a high-contrast set of images that pairs bright fluorescent lights with a black backdrop that really highlights the embellished details of the clothing. The couture-filled [spring editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026) was shot by the one and only Karl Lagerfeld, who continues to succeed in every possible form of art he tackles. The shoot, titled ‘Neo-Couture,’ also produced the cover image, as Karlie appears on the front of the Numero 131 issue. The dark Numero 131 editorial also features models Saskia de Brauw, Aymeline Valade and Daria Strokous, and is styled by Rebecca Bleynie and Vanessa Metz. The clothes in the shoot are all [haute couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai), including selects from Valentino and Atelier Versace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-contrast Editorial:** Opportunity for innovative photography techniques that juxtapose bright lights with dark backgrounds. - **Neo-couture Fashion:** Disruption in the fashion industry with avant-garde designs and embellished details. - **Celebrity Collaboration:** Innovation opportunities for collaborations between high-profile photographers and models. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** New techniques and lighting setups for capturing high-contrast images. - **Fashion:** Growing demand for unique couture pieces with intricate embellishments. - **Modeling:** Opportunities for models to collaborate with iconic photographers and expand their portfolios. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Collaborative Couture Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Couture Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-2024-campaign.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md)