# Gold-Speckled Beauty Portraits Design Scene's 'Star Dust' Series Spotlights Luxe Feminine Styles By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-01-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-dust References: [designscene.net](https://www.designscene.net/2018/01/yuji-mari-oboshi-design-scene-magazine.html) & [yumanyc](http://yumanyc.com/) Design Scene Magazine's 'Star Dust' image series is the publication's latest cover story and is captured by photographers Yuji & Mari Oboshi. Model Svetlana fronts the editorial while sporting a luxe and feminine wardrobe of little black dresses, gold frocks and more conceptual all-white looks. This editorial's most eye-catching element is its gold-speckled makeup which is the work of Mika Shimoda. The makeup artists brings the photoshoot's [gilded beauty looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory) to life using [MAC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine) products and collaborates with hair stylist Niko Weddle. Wardrobe styling for Star Dust is courtesy of Brendon Alexander who dresses model Svetlana in pieces from [Haus of Topper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-of-brilliance) and Arianne Elmy among other independent labels. Fusing elegant clothing with unexpected cosmetics, this Design Scene Magazine cover story captivates viewers and inspires fashion fans to experiment with daring beauty looks. Image Credit: Yuji & Mari Oboshi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gold-speckled Makeup:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative beauty products that incorporate metallic, sparkly elements to enhance makeup looks. - **Luxury Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize cutting-edge photography techniques to create visually stunning fashion editorials that grab attention and inspire new trends. - **Independent Fashion Labels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing market of independent designers and promote unique fashion pieces that appeal to consumers looking for something beyond mainstream fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new cosmetics and beauty products that cater to consumers looking for bold, unique looks. - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new technology and techniques to create visually stunning fashion photographs that stand out in a crowded market. - **Independent Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create online platforms and programs that support and promote independent fashion designers and their innovative style creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glittery Powder Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcrossed-dreams.md) - [Stunningly Extravagant High-End Beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-express.md) - [Bedazzled High-End Makeup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-2024-makeup.md) - [Delicately Patterned Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kustaa-saksi1.md) - [Dazzling Lipstick Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-the-spotlight-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [High-End Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-louis-vuitton-campaign.md) - [Stardust Museum Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kent-monkman-being-legendary.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md)