# Stripped-Down Minimalist Shoots Vogue Germany June 2012 Shows Models in their Purest Appearance By Anne Giesen | Published 2012-05-21 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plain-vogue-editorials References: [nsmbl.nl](http://www.nsmbl.nl/poedelnaakte-make-uploze-modellen-in-duitse-vogue/) & [peterlindbergh](http://www.peterlindbergh.com/) The most recent editorial by photographer Peter Lindbergh for [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Germany June 2012 shows the world what the true faces of the fashion industry look like. The black and white photography gives the models in 'The Naked Truth' an extra dimension and gives a slightly dramatic view of untouched beauty. These models still look stunning and even show more pure beauty than normally seen from them. The inspiration for Lindbergh's black and white photography comes from early German cinema and the free dance of the 20s. Lindbergh is a [fashion photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio) whose work has been discussed heavily since the 80s. Lindbergh has been working for Harper's Bazaar, the renowned fashion house and photographed a lot of celebrities during his career. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 94% | 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) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Black and White Photography:** Opportunity for innovative photographers to capture the essence of untouched beauty in a dramatic, timeless way. - **Minimalist Fashion Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion magazines to showcase models in their most natural and pure state, stripping away heavy makeup and elaborate styling. - **Vintage-inspired Visuals:** Opportunity to draw inspiration from early German cinema and the free dance of the 20s to create visually captivating and nostalgic content. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with black and white photography techniques, creating captivating and emotional images. - **Fashion Magazines:** Opportunity for fashion magazines to produce minimalist editorials that celebrate natural beauty and authenticity. - **Film and Entertainment:** Opportunity to incorporate vintage-inspired visuals and concepts from early German cinema into modern film and television productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md)