# USSR-Themed Photoshoots The Schon Magazine 'Soviet' Editorial is Modeled After Political Republics By Jordy E | Published 2012-05-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schon-magazine-soviet References: [schonmagazine](http://schonmagazine.com/2012/02/kat-cordts-in-soviet/) The Schon magazine 'Soviet' editorial featuring model Kat Cordts delves into an assortment of red, white and sharp angular styles. Many have become enamored with the republic's historic legacy of [militaristic looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk), and the publications own fashion editor Kay Korsh has gone to great lengths to replicate them here. Cordts exhibits a slew of strict apparel in this Pierre Dal Corso photoshoot. Orange and cream hues offset Valentino gowns and a linear Amanda Wakeley dress, all of which are finished with leather and sheer embellishments. This [monochromatic production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) is admittedly centered upon "the [prowess of a woman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity)," drawing in viewers to Cordts' commandeering nature. This theme also coincides with the USSR's strict manner of operation, notoriously spearheading political undertakings with excessive attention to detail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 17% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Monochromatic Productions:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry to create more monochromatic productions inspired by historical periods. - **Militaristic Looks:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating militaristic looks into their designs and collections. - **Linear Fashion:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating linear designs and angular styles into garments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can embrace the USSR-inspired photoshoot trend and use it as a source of disruptive innovation. - **Photography Industry:** The photography industry can explore new ways of capturing monochromatic productions and militaristic looks to create unique and captivating editorials. - **Publishing Industry:** The publishing industry can incorporate historical themes into their fashion editorials and explore the concept of linear fashion as a disruptive innovation opportunity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md)