# Elegant Ebony Editorials The Other Side of Midnight by Nicole Bentley has a Dark Delicacy By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-side-of-midnight-by-nicole-bentley References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2011/03/the-other-side-of-midnight-julia-nobis-nicole-bentley-for-vogue-australia-april-2011-editorial.html) & [nicolebentley.net](http://www.nicolebentley.net/) The Other Side of Midnight by Nicole Bentley is a great example of an editorial with a low-set budget and a lot of bang. Maxing out on [magnificent pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) by Giorgio Armani, the photoshoot needed little more than an old wooden chair and a gray fabric backdrop to make these snapshots shine. Appearing in the April 2011 issue of Vogue Australia, this [sophisticated spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undressed-series) provides a mix of graceful attire and fierce frazzled hair. Soft cloths, [sparkling textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique) and gauzy fabrics give The Other Side of Midnight by Nicole Bentley a captivating splendor without any need for the extra frills. See this amazingly sultry and highly contrasted series for yourselves in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-budget Editorials:** Opportunity to feature high-end fashion with minimal resources and create captivating content. - **Minimalistic Photography:** Creating powerful imagery through simplicity and emphasis on the subject. - **Contrast in Fashion:** Playing with contrasting elements in fashion to create captivating looks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion brands and publications to produce high-quality, low-budget editorials. - **Photography Industry:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with minimalistic photography and emphasize the subject. - **Beauty Industry:** Opportunity for hair and makeup artists to play with contrasting elements and create striking looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Ebony-Accented EDC Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-ebony-collection.md) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md)