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# Musical Opera Shoots
The 'Prelude to a Kiss' Elle US August 2010 Spread Takes a Musica

By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-19 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prelude-to-a-kiss-elle-us
References: [absinthrill.blogspot](http://absinthrill.blogspot.com/2010/07/prelude-to-kiss-marija-vujovic-by.html) & [elle](http://www.elle.com)

The ‘Prelude to a Kiss’ Elle US August 2010 spread just screams glamorous ‘60s musical theater. In this particular shoot, you can find model Marija Vujovic sporting [stunning dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025).

The spread was shot by photographer Carter Smith and was styled by Mario Grauso. Rocking [classic red lips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross) and [natural makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), model Marija Vujovic plays a lady-like role. From a plunging V-neck dress to a classic red dress, the ‘Prelude to a Kiss’ Elle US August 2010 spread is one to look for next month.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Musical Theater Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate musical theater influences into their designs.
- **Retro Glamour:** A trend towards recreating the glamour of the 60s era in fashion and photography could provide opportunities for photographers and fashion brands.
- **Vintage Makeup:** Increasing interest in vintage makeup could lead to new marketing opportunities for makeup brands to expand their retro product lines.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** A growing trend in retro glamour fashion is creating new opportunities for fashion designers.
- **Photography:** The demand for glamorous and vintage-inspired photography is growing, providing opportunities for photographers with an expertise in 60s era themes.
- **Beauty:** The interest in vintage makeup is leading to the expansion of retro product lines, which presents opportunities for beauty companies to offer new products.

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