# Fantastical Romance Editorials Ava Smith Stars in Porter Magazine;s Winter Issue By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-magazine-winter References: [wearesodroee](http://wearesodroee.com/2014/10/22/true-romance/) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/Content/portermagazine) If you could take the essence of what it means to be in love and put it in an editorial, you would be left with the 'True Romance' editorial in [Porter Magazine's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-x-porter) Winter 2014 issue. Ava Smith wanders along beautiful landscapes (think lush gardens, cool ponds, old buildings and architectural ruins) dressed in [princess gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025) that look fit for a little girl's fantasy. Though she's alone, it seems like Smith is waiting for her Prince Charming to show up at any moment; the photographs are alive with a [feeling of anticipation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-a-love-affair). The creative team involved in bringing this fantasy to life included fashion editor Maya Zepinic, hair stylist Raphael Salley, makeup artist Lynsey Alexander and photographer Erik Madigan Heck. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 58% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Romantic Fairy Tale Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate elements of fantasy and enchantment into their designs. - **Dreamy Landscape Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to capture the beauty of natural landscapes in a dream-like and romantic way. - **Escapist Editorial Campaigns:** Opportunities for magazines and brands to create editorial content that transports readers/viewers to otherworldly and fantastical settings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Romantic and whimsical fashion designs that draw inspiration from fairy tales and fantasy. - **Photography:** Dreamy and romantic landscape photography that captures the raw beauty of nature. - **Publishing:** Creating escapist editorial campaigns that transport readers to otherworldly and enchanting settings through visual storytelling and stunning photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Summer-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Couture Bag Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-x-porter.md) - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md)