# Recreating Iconic Films Tyra Banks Says ‘I Called Her Mahogany' in V Magazine By Ayman | Published 2009-05-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyra-banks-i-called-her-mahogany-in-v-magazine References: [vmagazine](http://www.vmagazine.com/fashion_article.php?n=11319) & [en.wikipedia.org](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahogany_1975_film) In addition to posing like Michelle Obama last year, Tyra Banks recreated the [iconic Diana Ross movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-x-clueless-doll) ‘Mahogany’ for V Magazine. Tyra Banks was joined by Sessilee Lopez in the editorial ‘I Called Her Mahogany’ by photographer Sebastian Faena. The editorial recreated the [70s ‘high-octane’ diva glam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory) with styling by Sofia Achaval. Released in 1975, 'Mahogany' starred Diana Ross as a poor black woman who goes on to become a popular fashion designer in Rome. Diana Ross sang the “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To), which topped the [Billboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Audio-journalism-platforms) Hot 100 chart in 1976. The editorial appeared in V55, the October 2008 issue of V Magazine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Recreating Iconic Films:** Opportunity for photographers, models, and stylists to create new visual content with a nostalgic twist. - **70s-inspired Fashion:** Potential for fashion designers and retailers to create and market clothing lines inspired by iconic 70s films and fashion icons. - **Celebrity Branding:** Celebrities can leverage their iconic status and recreate iconic films to promote their personal brand and gain publicity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers, stylists, and retailers to create new lines or promote existing ones inspired by iconic films and fashion icons such as Diana Ross. - **Photography:** Photographers can capitalize on the trend of recreating iconic films to create new visual content and showcase their skills on social media and other platforms. - **Entertainment:** Film studios and production companies can revisit iconic films and make remakes or reboots, catering to the nostalgia of audiences and potentially introducing the classics to a new generation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Filmic Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-sister-to-sister-campaign.md) - [Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-one-queen-to-another.md) - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.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) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-3.md)