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# Stoic Supermodel Photoshoots
The Vogue US Playing It Cool Editorial Showcases Resigned Faces

By Jordy E | Published 2014-08-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playing-it-cool
References: [inspirationbycolor](http://www.inspirationbycolor.com/playing-cool-annie-leibovitz-vogue-us-september-2014/) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com)

The [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) US Playing It Cool photoshoot displays the stoic side of models Anna Ewers, Caroline Trentini, Imaan Hammam, Joan Smalls, Raquel Zimmerman, Edie Campbell and Fei Fei Sun. In spite of lush green backdrops and bustling city sets, the women stared blankly ahead at photographer Annie Liebovitz.

While the models let on little emotion, Liebovitz made the production appear nonetheless captivating and full of drama. She did so alongside stylist Camilla Nickerson who displayed her talents via [ruffled coats, feathered pieces, mismatched prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) and a host of eccentric patterns.

Whether standing before stretches of water or piled up cars, Vogue US has done a remarkable job of showcasing apparel for the [Fall 2014 season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1), allowing readers to take in the current looks.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Stoic Supermodel Photoshoots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of stoic expressions in fashion photography to create a unique and captivating aesthetic.
- **Resigned Faces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional facial expressions to evoke different emotions and challenge traditional beauty standards.
- **Captivating Productions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine dramatic settings and unconventional fashion styling to create visually stunning and memorable photoshoots.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique techniques and concepts into fashion photography to create standout and impactful visuals.
- **Fashion Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of fashion styling by embracing eccentric patterns, mismatched prints, and unconventional garments.
- **Fall Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional fashion choices and showcase them in engaging and dynamic ways for the Fall season.

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