Winters can be magical and full of fun, and they can also be dark and dreary, but for this particular Vogue Italia A Dreamy Winter spread, fashion photographer Solve Sundsbo has combined most of those elements to create an enchanting editorial. Instead of focusing completely on the fantastical, however, his shoot has a sci-fi element to the style, thanks to stylist Patti Wilson, which makes the model look like a futuristic winter fairy.
Starring Julia Saner, the Vogue Italia A Dreamy Winter photo spread appeared in the publication's November 2011 issue. Saner is stunning in an array of winter knits, fur, frills and hair accessories. Classy and glamorous, this editorial shows women that they don't have to sacrifice style for warmth. Layering is always the key, and in this case, texture is as well.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Futuristic Fashion Photography
- There is an opportunity for fashion photographers to incorporate more sci-fi elements into their work to create a new genre of editorial fashion photography.
- Winter Layering Fashion
- Fashion designers can create collections that incorporate winter knits, fur, frills and hair accessories that can be layered to create stylish and warm outfits for the winter season.
- Texture-focused Fashion
- There is an opportunity for fashion designers to explore more texture-focused pieces that can be used in layering to create unique and visually stimulating outfits.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Photography
- Fashion photography industry can incorporate more sci-fi elements into their shoots to stay fresh and appeal to tech-savvy millennials.
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can incorporate winter knits, fur, frills and hair accessories into their collections to create stylish and warm outfits for the winter season.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Textile manufacturers can produce fabrics that are suitable for winter wear with a focus on creating textures that can be used in layering.
