# Barbie Doll Denim Editorials The 'Tangled Up in Blue' Series by Rachel Bakewell is Dreary By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-bakewell References: [theones2watch](http://www.theones2watch.com/newwave/7885) & [theones2watch](http://www.theones2watch.com/contributors/7880) The 'Tangled Up in Blue' editorial was styled by the London-based fashionista Rachel Bakewell. The young talent brought her eye for color compilation and textures to render a memorable editorial. The style follows the narrative of a shallow and stiff American motel life. Model Farah Holt stars as the [glazed Barbies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie) of the washed-out scene. Photographed by Brian Daly, each shot encompasses a dreary mood and emphasis on the [denim couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-tab). The simple composition and artistic direction of the project reminds of the versatility of cherished fabric. The all-blond look of Farah Holt brightens an all-American perspective on denim. The Tangled Up in Blue editorial by Rachel Bakewell excites viewers for the [coming season of denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-denim-collections), with contemporary patchwork and cropped overalls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 74% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Denim Couture Editorial:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry through denim manipulation and experimentation. - **Barbie-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the toy and fashion industry through collaborations that intersect children's toys and fashion. - **Artistic Direction in Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography and fashion industry through unique visual storytelling and creative direction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Denim manipulation and experimentation in clothing design and innovation in artistic direction in fashion photography. - **Toy Industry:** Collaborations that intersect children's toys and fashion to create new and unique branding strategies and products. - **Photography Industry:** Innovation in visual storytelling and creative direction within fashion photography, as well as new opportunities for editorial collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-world-tour.md) - [Doll-Themed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-movie.md) - [Barbie Paint Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop-x-barbie.md) - [Doll-Themed Washable Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-ruggable.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie.md)