# Symmetrical Color-Blocked Shoots Fierce Photos from the Purple Fashion Magazine Spring 2012 Issue By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-fashion-magazine-spring-2012 References: [models](http://models.com/feed/?p=30788) & [purple.fr](http://purple.fr/magazine/) The cover of the Purple Fashion Magazine Spring 2012 issue stays true to the French magazine's name, with a perfectly plum front page combined with a jarringly symmetrical image of Aymeline Valade, Saskia de Brauw & Daria Strokous. The iconic French fashion magazine is styled by former [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine) Paris editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld, and features the hottest models of the season. In addition to the ladies on the cover, top models Lindsey Wixson, Bambi Northwood Blyth, Joan Smalls, Candice Swanepoel and Sui He all make waves in the exquisite shoot. While the cover image features several bright outfits, the other images feature [black and white looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) that make the [brightly painted walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities) become eye-catching backdrops. The models are wearing similar outfits in each shot, adding a loosely symmetrical vibe to the otherwise simply executed shoot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Symmetrical Fashion Shoots:** Expanding on the concept of symmetrical color-blocked shoots to create visually engaging fashion editorials. - **Brightly Painted Backdrops:** Utilizing vibrant and eye-catching painted backgrounds to enhance the visual impact of fashion photography. - **Loosely Symmetrical Styling:** Experimenting with loosely symmetrical styling in fashion shoots to add an element of uniqueness and dynamism. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** Implementing symmetrical color-blocking techniques and vibrant painted backdrops in fashion photography to create visually striking images. - **Fashion Magazines:** Incorporating symmetrical fashion shoots and unique styling into fashion magazine editorials to capture readers' attention. - **Fashion Retail:** Adopting loosely symmetrical styling in fashion retail displays and campaigns to convey a sense of creativity and uniqueness to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Couture Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md)