# Iconic Chameleon Models The 'Transformers' W Magazine Spread is Inspired by Judy Garland By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-08-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-w-magazine References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2011/08/transformers-by-steven-meisel-for-w-september-2011-editorial.html) & [chungkitblog.wordpress](http://chungkitblog.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/transformers-10-models-as-fashion-icons-by-steven-meisel-for-w-magazine-septemeber-2011/) Steven Meisel shows his standing as a [top photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio) once again with the 'Transformers' W Magazine editorial. The photo shoot captures 10 of the most sought after models in the fashion industry right now. With names like Linda Evangelista and Sun Fei Fei, the Transformers W Magazine spread is definitely a stunning one. The models are first photographed as themselves and then transformed into [iconic figures like Judy Garland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizard-of-oz-capsule). The result is an epic series of 18 pages. The Transformers W Magazine definitely illustrates the idea of classic beauty and how it can live on forever. **Implications** - Recognizable figures in the media are becoming more than just people who entertain the public. Consumers are looking for ways to gain a closer connection to their favorite characters. In order to attract more shoppers, a company could integrate more of their items with certain names. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Iconic Transformations:** There is a growing demand for recognizable figures to be transformed into iconic representations in various forms of media. - **Reimagined Classic Beauty:** The trend towards reimagining classic beauty is gaining popularity in the fashion industry and beyond. - **Celebrity Brand Association:** Consumers are seeking a closer connection to their favorite celebrities, creating opportunities for companies to integrate celebrity brand association into their products and marketing strategies. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from embracing the trend towards reimagining classic beauty and incorporating celebrity brand association into their clothing lines and marketing strategies. - **Media and Entertainment Industry:** The media and entertainment industry can create new content and experiences that feature iconic transformations of recognizable figures to meet the growing demand of consumers. - **Consumer Products Industry:** Companies in the consumer products industry can take advantage of the trend towards celebrity brand association and integrate celebrity figures into their product packaging and marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-dare-to-be-you.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Inspiring Role Model Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-role-models.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md)