# Haute Couture Fencing Ruven Afanador Presents Sharp Style in Elle Italia By mediterranean | Published 2009-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruven-afanador-elle-italia References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009/09/ruven-afanador-bryce-draper-elle-italia.html) & [elle.it](http://www.elle.it/) Fencing meets haute couture in this fascinating editorial by renowned photographer Ruven Afanador. Couture pieces from the likes of [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-mademoiselles) and Galliano are presented in the middle of fencing sessions in the editorial ‘[Dame e Cavalieri](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dame-x)’ in the May 2009 issue of [Elle Italia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-by-elle-collection). Ruven Afanador is releasing a new book, ‘Mil Besos: 1000 Kisses’ that celebrates couture and flamenco dancers. The book features contributions from top fashion designers and models such as John Galliano, Diane von Furstenberg, Iman, and Heidi Klum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Couture Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the integration of high fashion couture into unconventional settings or activities for unique and striking visual experiences. - **Photography Editorial:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Experiment with combining different art forms, such as fashion and sports, to create captivating and unexpected visuals. - **Fashion Books:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with influential figures in the fashion industry to create books that highlight the intersection of different artistic disciplines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with photographers or artists to create unique fashion editorials that challenge traditional boundaries and captivate audiences. - **Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Experiment with unconventional themes and settings in photography to create visually stunning and thought-provoking editorials. - **Publishing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the creation of visually engaging books that showcase the fusion of different art forms, appealing to fashion enthusiasts and art lovers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Minimal Stone Wall Motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md)