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# Edgy Ostentatious Couture
Daphne Guinness Stars in an Editorial for Tatler Hong Kong March 2012

By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-04-02 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatler-hong-kong-march-2012
References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/daphne-guinness-markus-indrani-tatler-hong-kong/) & [sidewalkhustle](http://sidewalkhustle.com/daphne-guinness-for-hong-kong-tatler/)

Heiress, artist and style star Daphne Guinness stars in a dramatic and romantic editorial for the Tatler Hong Kong March 2012 issue that features a variety of striking beauty looks and fierce [couture frocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai). The chic, edgy editorial takes place in an expansive, lavish interior decorated in the Victorian tradition.

The shoot also makes good use of Daphne Guinness' signature two-toned black and blond hairdo with several dramatic, almost-geometrical up-dos by hair stylist Paulo Ferreira, and features a high-drama smokey eye by makeup artist Topolino.

The shoot was styled by GK Reid, who selected pieces from the likes of Azzedine Alaia, [Chanel Haute Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-new-high-jewelry-collection) and Genghis Khan. Daphne was captured for Tatler Hong Kong by fashion photographers Markus + Indrani.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 89% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Dramatic Couture Fashion:** Opportunity to innovate in creating bold and edgy designs for fashion houses and designer labels.
- **Romantic Beauty Looks:** Opportunity to innovate in creating romantic and striking beauty looks for makeup and hair artists.
- **Luxurious Interiors as Backdrop:** Opportunity to innovate in decorating lavish and expansive interiors for photo shoots and events.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can create dramatic couture pieces that cater to customers looking for something bold and edgy.
- **Beauty and Makeup Artistry:** Makeup and hair artists can experiment with romantic and striking looks that can be used in photo shoots and on the runway.
- **Interior Design:** Interior designers can develop concepts for lavish and Victorian-inspired interiors for events and photo shoots.

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