# Subtly Artsy Editorials The Styleby Magazine Issue 23 Photoshoot Stars Frida Gustavsson By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/styleby-magazine-issue-23 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/frida-gustavsson-stars-styleby-23-cover-story-andreas-ohlund/) & [styleby.nu](http://styleby.nu/) Swedish model Frida Gustavsson embraces her inner artist for the Styleby Magazine Issue 23 cover story. Whether she is found [abstractly painting in bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1) on the floor or showcasing an [avant garde powdery makeup look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) or even holding a small alligator, there is something experimental about her behavior that is full of a creative energy only artists boast. Posing in front of photographer Andreas Öhlund's lens, the brunette beauty was styled by fashion editor Columbine Smille for the Styleby Magazine Issue 23 cover shoot. She was clad in eclectic pieces from the likes of Stella McCartney, Prada and more. The otherwise [feminine looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) were perfected by makeup artist Nina Belkhir and hair stylist Philip Fohlin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Experimental Fashion Photography:** Incorporating experimental elements into fashion photography can add a unique, creative touch to otherwise traditional editorials. - **Avant-garde Makeup Looks:** Artistic and bold makeup looks can elevate the overall aesthetic of fashion editorials, inspiring makeup artists to take bolder, more creative approaches to their work. - **Eclectic Fashion Styling:** Styling fashion pieces in unconventional and unpredictable ways can inspire designers to think outside the box and take risks with their designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Photographers can incorporate experimentation and creativity into their fashion shoots, creating unique visual stories that stand out from the rest of the industry. - **Makeup/hair Styling:** Artists in the beauty industry can be inspired to push the boundaries with their bold and innovative looks, creating new and exciting makeup and hair trends. - **Fashion Design:** Designers can be inspired by eclectic styling to create fashion pieces that push the boundaries of conventional fashion and embrace a more experimental, artistic approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Iconic Stylish Bag Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendis-summer-2025-campaign.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md)