# Pale Ruffled Dresses ‘The Seated Beauty' in Vogue China May 2010 is Soft & Pretty By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-04-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-seated-beauty References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/2010/04/15/natalia-vodianova-by-paolo-roversi-in-the-seated-beauty-vogue-china-may-2010/) & [vogue.cn](http://www.vogue.com.cn/) The May issue of [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) China seems to be a little obsessed with supermodel Natalia Vodianova this month featuring her in a few editorials inside the mag. ‘The Seated Beauty’ has miss Natalia lounging on a chair showing off [elegant pieces with a girlish twist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) including [draped gowns, ruffled dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) and thigh-high stockings in a beautiful purple shade. Shot by photographer Paolo Roversi and styled by Nicoletta Santoro ‘The Seated Beauty’ is all about simple, pretty style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Ruffled Dresses:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to innovate new ruffled dresses designs. - **Thigh-high Stockings:** There is an opportunity for hosiery companies to innovate new thigh-high stockings in various colors and fabrics. - **Draped Gowns:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to innovate new draped gowns with additional embellishments and patterns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and clothing companies can create new collections of ruffled dresses and draped gowns that cater to a wider range of tastes and preferences. - **Hosiery:** Hosiery companies can create more playful, colorful, and unique thigh-high stockings that appeal to a younger demographic. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with new ways of showcasing different clothing styles and accessories in editorial shoots for fashion magazines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Romantic Summer-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md)