# Literary Fashion Photography The Tribute to Dorian Gray Series is a Masterpiece By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribute-to-dorian-gray References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Dorian-Gray-reimagined-7472.html) & [alvarezvincent](http://www.alvarezvincent.com/) The Tribute to Dorian Gray photo series captures the heart and soul of this literary masterpiece beautifully. A visual take on the classic novel, it would certainly do Oscar Wilde proud considering that the story itself centers around the idea of [vanity and youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-by-vanity). Dark and at times depressing, the shoot was incredibly well-executed. Shot by Vincent Alvarez, the Tribute to Dorian Gray photo series was fabulously styled by Marie Revelut. She opted for both [grand and androgynous looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) that also captured the idea that this story is about a greedy young man. Of course, the details that truly do this piece of literature justice is [the makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign), which is ashen and revolting on one hand and then glowing and elegant on the other. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Literary Fashion Photography:** Incorporating elements of literature into fashion photography creates an opportunity to tell a captivating visual story and appeal to a wider audience. - **Visual Storytelling:** Telling a story through visual cues offers a unique and immersive experience that can be leveraged in industries such as fashion, marketing, and advertising. - **Dark Aesthetic:** Utilizing a dark aesthetic in fashion and photography can create a captivating and provocative narrative, providing a fresh and edgy approach in various industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Using literary themes in fashion photography provides a unique selling point and offers an opportunity to appeal to an audience that values storytelling and creativity. - **Marketing:** Visual storytelling and incorporating literary elements into marketing campaigns can increase engagement and brand loyalty from audiences who appreciate a fresh and innovative approach to advertising. - **Advertising:** A dark aesthetic can be utilized in advertising campaigns to create a captivating and provocative narrative that captures the attention of consumers and offers a unique selling point for brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-book-tote.md) - [Storytelling Literary Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotto-fragrances-literature-collection.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Timeless Literary-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortal-perfumes.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md)