# Tanned Skull Fashions The Raquel Zimmermann Vogue Paris Issue Embraces the Dramatic Halloween Fest By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-10-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raquel-zimmermann-vogue-paris References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/raquel-zimmermann-inez-vinoodh-vogue-paris-november-2011/) & [vogue.fr](http://www.vogue.fr/) With [Halloween lurking around the corner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection), it is time to [embrace the dead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-day-of-the-dead-weekender), as does the Raquel Zimmermann [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Paris haute couture shoot. The shoot is as dramatic as the holiday itself, as each picture speaks a thousand words. The entire shoot is pumped up by the mere presence of the skull sitting on Zimmermann's head. Styled by editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt, the shoot simply springs to life with the vibrant colors splashed by the vivacious collections that Raquel sports throughout the shoot. The main highlight of this shoot-- which I simply love -- are the emotions expressed by the model. She is seen imitating a rock star with a guitar, emulating a steamy punk and a carefree party girl. The Raquel Zimmermann Vogue Paris shoot is so full of life that I can literally feel the adrenaline flowing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Halloween Fashion Trends:** The use of dramatic, dead-inspired accessories in high fashion can be expanded upon for seasonal Halloween apparel and costume lines. - **Skull-inspired Accessories:** Accessories such as headpieces and other skull-themed items can be incorporated into fashion to make a bold statement and attract a niche customer base. - **Emotive Fashion Photography:** Photographers and fashion designers can collaborate to create artistic photoshoots that evoke strong emotions in viewers, making the entire fashion shoot more impactful. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate bold and unconventional designs to target consumers looking for unique fashion items. - **Halloween Costume Industry:** Costume companies can incorporate skull-inspired accessories and dramatic designs into their seasonal collections to appeal to customers seeking unique and creative costumes. - **Photography Industry:** Photographers in the fashion industry can explore new ways to use emotional expression to capture the viewer's attention and create more memorable photographs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.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) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)