# Cocooned Girl Captures Matthieu Belin's 'Sea Change Blanc' is Full of Hope and Promise By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-change-blanc References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Sea-Change-Blanc/2415032) & [matthieubelin](http://www.matthieubelin.com) People don't have to wait for winter to experience a white out, as exemplified by the Sea Change Blanc photo series. Serene and surreal, this stunning photo shoot has more of a [spring vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025) to it. With a [metamorphosis-like theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2), the model in the shoot is seen breaking out of a [sheer fabric cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion), turning into the beautiful butterfly she has always been. Shot by Shanghai-based fashion photographer Matthieu Belin, the Sea Change Blanc photo series shows that light and composition really shape the mood and message of a portfolio. Full of hope and promise, these captures also focus on freedom of movement, as the subject develops her freedom from her cocoon-covered home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Metamorphosis Themes:** There is opportunity for disruption in marketing and advertising by incorporating metamorphosis themes in campaigns. - **Sheer Fabric:** Sheer fabric could easily become the next big trend in fashion and textiles. - **Light and Composition:** There is room for disruptive innovation in photography through the use of light and composition to create mood and message in a portfolio. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could incorporate the idea of breaking free from confinement and metamorphosis, as seen in the Sea Change Blanc photo series. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Metamorphosis themes could be incorporated into marketing and advertising campaigns to convey change, growth, and transformation. - **Photography:** Photography could benefit from disruptive innovations in the use of light and composition to convey mood and message in a portfolio. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Bravery-Celebrating Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-is-beauty.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md) - [Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-changed-me.md)