# Wistful Shaded Spreads The Polina Barbasova Personae Shoot Smolders With Desire By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polina-barbasova-personae References: [zombieandcandy](http://zombieandcandy.com/polina-barbasova-by-siren-lauvdal-for-personae-summer-2011) & [personamagazine.net](http://www.personamagazine.net/) The Polina Barbasova Personae magazine editorial for its Summer 2011 issue is overtly sensual. Each image of the young Norwegian model exudes a [dark and forlorn emotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles), while still being [absolutely seductive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty). Photographer Siren Lauvdal expertly captures every enticing pose and engaging expression. The [black and white shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25), titled ‘Nordland Summer’s Eternal Days,’ seems to beckon towards an unrelenting force, although I’m uncertain if it is in reference to the blistering season or to some other mysterious presence. The Polina Barbasova Personae Magazine spread is dark, edgy and brimming with passion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Dark and Edgy Fashion Photography:** Photographers can explore the use of dark and forlorn emotions coupled with seductive elements to create captivating fashion editorials. - **Exploring Contrasting Emotions:** Artists can experiment with portraying simultaneous feelings of desire and melancholy to evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue in their work. - **Unconventional Summer Themes:** Incorporating unconventional elements and themes into summer fashion editorials can create a distinctive and memorable visual narrative. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can leverage the trend of dark and edgy fashion photography to create captivating visuals for brands and magazines. - **Artificial Intelligence in Image Editing:** Developers can create AI-powered image editing tools that enhance and emphasize contrasting emotions in fashion photography. - **Fashion Editorial Publishing:** Publishers can explore the use of unconventional themes in summer fashion editorials to attract and engage readers with unique storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md)