# Gothic Ballerina Editorials Carolyn Murphy Stars in Porter Magazine's #5 Issue By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-magazine-5-issue References: [wearesodroee](http://wearesodroee.com/2014/10/03/black-swan/) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/Content/portermagazine) Carolyn Murphy stars as a 'Black Swan' in Porter Magazine's #5 issue for Winter 2014. Murphy looks free as a bird as she contorts her lithe body in a variety of [dance-inspired poses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-ros). With outstretched arms, delicate tippy-toes and poised mid-air leaps, Murphy is as graceful as Natalie Portman was in the film of the same name. Fashion editor Tiina Laakkonen draped Murphy's frame in [lacy, sheer, all-black ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025), which might have you wondering if this delicate swan is actually a bird of prey? Her steely-eyed look seems to penetrate past Paola Kudacki's lens, that's for sure. While she may be a little intimidating, Murphy is undoubtedly beautiful in Porter Magazine's #5 issue for Winter 2014. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dark Ballerina Fashion:** Opportunity to create fashion lines that combine the elegance of ballet with edgy, gothic elements. - **Dance-inspired Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture the beauty and grace of ballet through unique, dramatic images. - **Gothic Fashion Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion magazines to showcase alternative and avant-garde styles in their editorial spreads. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore the fusion of ballet aesthetics with gothic influences to create innovative clothing lines. - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in dance and fashion photography can experiment with dark and theatrical concepts to capture captivating images. - **Magazine:** Fashion magazines can differentiate themselves by featuring unconventional and gothic fashion editorials, appealing to a niche audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Singer-Collaborative Activewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-is-art.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md)