# Eerie Expressionist Editorials Bjork Poses Artfully for Dazed & Confused 'Violently Appy' Spread By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-07-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violently-appy References: [cheerleaderofdarkness.blogspot](http://cheerleaderofdarkness.blogspot.com/2011/07/bjork-dazed-confused-200th-issue-full.html) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/) The Dazed & Confused Violently Appy editorial from the August 2011 200th edition issue achieves maximum acceleration to the future through the past. The Violently Appy photo series photographed by Sam Falls and styled by Katy England puts the singer-actress-editor-artist, Bjork, in the center of [futuristic, yet retro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) painting-like images. The vintage factor of this [artistic photography shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by) is increased by the fashion Bjork wears: Paco Rabane Haute Couture from the late '90s, handmade painted jumper suits by Stefano Pilati and Alexander McQueen creations by Sarah Burton. The result is a truly unique Dazed & Confused 'Violently Appy' fashion editorial that achieves visual stimulation. **Implications** - The reinterpretation, modernization and inspiration from the past is a central concept in fashion and other industries. The Violently Appy editorial showcases how innovations can blend old and new and allows for a [reinterpretation of past trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-futuristic Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create designs that blend vintage and futuristic elements. - **Nostalgic Artistic Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create visually stimulating images that evoke a sense of nostalgia. - **Reinterpretation of Past Trends:** Opportunity for various industries to re-imagine and modernize ideas from the past. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate vintage and retro elements into their designs. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with artistic techniques to create nostalgic images. - **Creative Industries:** Opportunity for various creative industries to draw inspiration from past trends and create innovative products and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md)