# Monochromatic Mexican Fashion The 'Une Belle Histoire' Series is Architecturally Beautiful By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/une-belle-histoire References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Une-Belle-Histoire/2826001) & [joseferreira-photographer](http://www.joseferreira-photographer.com) As minimalist and monochromatic as the fashion designs are throughout the 'Une Belle Histoire' photo series, there is a Mexican/Latino vibe that is due in large part to the warm, ornate backdrop and the use of a wide-brimmed hat. Beautifully shot, it plays with light and color to create an ambiance that is at once artistic and exotic. Lensed by Portugal-based photographer Jose Ferreira, who was assisted by Nelson Fernandes, the Une Belle Histoire photo series stars model Manuela Luz. The photo shoot took place at the Pousada de Estoi hotel. As much as it focuses on fashion and the stunning architecture in its backdrop, the Une Belle Histoire photo series is very simple and direct. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Minimalist Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating sustainable and eco-friendly minimalist fashion designs. - **Monochromatic Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using monochromatic design elements to create visually appealing products and experiences. - **Cultural Fusion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating cultural influences into fashion design to create unique and inclusive products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by embracing minimalism, monochromatic design, and cultural fusion. - **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in photography techniques to capture the artistic and exotic ambiance of fashion photo shoots. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating visually stunning and architecturally beautiful hotel spaces that can serve as backdrops for fashion photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Elegantly Minimalist Retail Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Brutalist Mexican Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-mexican-hotel.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Contemporary Modernist Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-cetto.md) - [Building Facade-Inspired Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagram-collection.md) - [Dynamic Mexican Suite Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradero.md)