# Fantastical Couture Editorials The V Magazine 'The Elegant Universe' Photoshoot Stars Alexia Wight By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-magazine-the-elegant-universe References: [models](http://models.com/feed/?p=51193) & [vmagazine](http://www.vmagazine.com/site/content/2618/the-elegant-universe) At first glance, the V Magazine 'The Elegant Universe' editorial could easily be mistaken for a series of paintings. Utterly fantastical and [avant garde](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens), it is hard to believe that it stars an actual model not to mention that the images were shot with a camera. Granted, the photos were [digitally manipulated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desigual-x-neural-fashion) to take on the striking imagery they portray in the end. Lensed by photographer Nick Knight, the V Magazine 'The Elegant Universe' editorial appears in the latest issue of the publication. It stars model Alexia Wight. The brunette beauty was styled by Lady Amanda Harlech, who pulled [haute couture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026) from the likes of Viktor & Rolf, Gaultier Paris and Atelier Versace. Mandelbrot added to Knight's trippy visual with a series of fractal geometry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fantastical Couture Editorials:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create visually stunning, avant garde photography that blurs the line between art and fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and photographers can collaborate to create innovative and captivating editorials that push the boundaries of traditional fashion photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Statement-Making High-Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtuosity-high-jewelry.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md)