# Tweaked Black Ties 'The Tux Remix' in Elle UK Gives an Entirely New Perspective on Formal Dressing By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tux-remix-in-elle-uk References: [picsandmodels.blogspot](http://picsandmodels.blogspot.com/2009/11/ekaterina-kiseleva-elle-uk-december.html) & [elleuk](http://www.elleuk.com/) 'The Tux Remix' in Elle UK is a whimsical and elegant play on popular [black tie attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aik-and-nike). The only color in the editorial can be seen on model Ekaterina Kiseleva's lips as a stiff, [starched white and aristocratic onyx](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection) are the only fashionable shades. The revamped formal attire appears in the British magazine's December 2009 issue. Kiseleva poses with ruby lips and teased tresses for photographer Lee Broomfield in 'The Tux Remix.' **Implications** - These images are a great inspiration for [urban business women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie); the outfits and makeup portrayed are the perfect professional, yet posh look for formal meetings and events. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 35% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Black Tie:** Opportunity to create playful and unique black tie attire with unconventional colors and designs. - **Professional Posh:** Opportunity to develop a line of formal wear and makeup specifically tailored to urban business women. - **Revamped Formal Attire:** Opportunity to reimagine traditional formal attire with contemporary elements and modern aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create unconventional, whimsical black tie attire for fashion-forward consumers. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Opportunity to develop makeup products and techniques that enhance the professional posh look for formal events. - **Event Planning and Management:** Opportunity to offer unique and creative formal event planning services that incorporate revamped formal attire concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-will-talk.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Opulent Holiday Apparel Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-3.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md)