# Desert Metallic Fashion Stylist Arabia Captures Model Paulina in Edgy Shimmering Pieces By Meghan Young | Published 2015-04-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylist-arabia References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/gallery/heavy-metals-paulina-models-metallic-looks-for-stylist-arabia/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StylistArabia) Spring and summer are seasons to stand out and [Stylist Arabia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylist-collective) knows that. To help women embrace their boldest selves, the publication put together an editorial featuring a slew of [metallic fashions that shimmer and shine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit) under the bright golden sun. Shot on location in a desert, the Stylist Arabia editorial is complete with a blunt blond bob and a flawless face courtesy of beauty artist Hedi Kalmar. Embracing the exotic setting, the metallic fashion featured in the latest issue of Stylist Arabia is also quite exotic. From [beads and chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) to flowing fabrics and experimental silhouettes, the looks push boundaries in subtle ways. Women won't feel two ways about rocking these looks in the city -- especially if they don't have easy access to a desert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Exotic Metallic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials and manufacturing techniques for metallic fashion to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious products. - **Bold Styling in Natural Settings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) fashion experiences that allow consumers to virtually try on and style metallic outfits in various natural settings, giving them a realistic preview before making a purchase. - **Experimental Silhouettes and Fabrics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology with fashion design to create smart textiles that can change color or shape based on the wearer's mood or surroundings, providing a truly unique and interactive clothing experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement artificial intelligence and data analytics to personalize the online shopping experience and recommend metallic fashion pieces based on individual preferences and body types. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop makeup products with metallic finishes that complement the bold metallic fashion trend, offering a cohesive and fashionable look for consumers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer circular fashion practices by creating rental or subscription-based services for metallic fashion, allowing consumers to enjoy the trend without the long-term commitment and reducing clothing waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md)