# Leggy Editorials 'Uptown Girl' Flashes Killer Legs in Vogue Nippon By Ayman | Published 2009-03-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uptown-girl-vogue-nippon References: [thefashionspot](http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5449710&postcount=144) & [vogue.co.jp](http://www.vogue.co.jp/) It’s legs galore in the editorial ‘Uptown Girl’ in the upcoming April 2009 issue of [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Nippon. Top model Daria Werbowy shows us how uptown girls can flaunt their legs in an assortment of [cocktail gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-party-edit) chosen by stylist George Cortina with photography by the Dutch duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Rather than going with mini dresses, Vogue Japan invites you to dress with full length gowns that have waist-high slits and see-through material that guarantee your [legs will be the center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights) of the show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Leggy Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to design and market full length gowns with waist-high slits and see-through material, emphasizing and showcasing the legs. - **Uptown Street Style:** Potential for streetwear brands to incorporate elements of the uptown girl aesthetic, such as cocktail gowns and leg-centric designs, into their clothing lines for a trendy and edgy look. - **Photography and Styling:** Disruption opportunity for photographers and stylists to experiment with different techniques and poses that highlight legs as a focal point in fashion shoots and editorials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new ways to showcase and accentuate the legs through innovative designs and materials, catering to the demand for leg-focused fashion trends. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands have the chance to tap into the uptown girl style, incorporating elements of cocktail gowns and leg-centric designs into their collections to appeal to fashion-forward consumers. - **Photography:** Photography professionals can experiment with unique techniques and poses that highlight legs as a focal point, offering a fresh perspective on fashion editorials and campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [New York-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergdorf-goodmans.md) - [Modern-Day Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernday-travel.md) - [Bold Eyewear Collection Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-rules-club.md) - [Socially Impactful NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2.md) - [Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luv-fashion-doll.md) - [High-Society-Inspired Holiday Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bergdorf-soire.md) - [Gingham-Forward Apparel Edits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md)