# Playful Bulbous Photography The Vogue Italia 'Blow Up' Editorial Toys with Plastic Presentation By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-10-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-italia-blow-up-editorial References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2012/10/blow-up-meghan-collison-by-steven-meisel-for-vogue-italia-october-2012-editorial.html) & [vogue.it](http://www.vogue.it) Bulbous and fantastically strange, the [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-rules-club) [Italia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-cotton-hotel-italia-robe) 'Blow Up' Editorial shows a playful side to ravenous fashion. For this October 2012 issue, the extraordinary Steven Meisel captures drama and poise in this fall fashion story. Model Meghan Collison plays with blow-up plastic accessories to strike an ideal balance between playful and mysteriously chic. She sports a variety of duds in a [minimalist monochromatic palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) that adds depth to each image. Fashion editor Karl Templer pairs avant-garde silhouettes, such as bulbous skirts, with decorate embellishments and decadent fur. This combination puts fantastically haute twist on this accessory-rich editorial. Completing the aesthetic is the work of makeup artist Pat McGrath and hair stylist Guido who have created looks that add to the tantalizing spirit of the Vogue Italia 'Blow Up' Editorial. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 91% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playful Fashion:** Explore the trend of incorporating playful elements in fashion photography to create visually engaging and unique editorials. - **Minimalist Monochromatic Palette:** Embrace the trend of using a minimalist monochromatic palette in fashion photography to create striking images with depth. - **Avant-garde Silhouettes:** Discover the trend of using avant-garde silhouettes, such as bulbous skirts, to create visually dynamic fashion editorials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry can leverage the trend of playful fashion and minimalist monochromatic palette to create innovative and captivating editorial campaigns. - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can explore the trend of incorporating avant-garde silhouettes to create unique and daring clothing pieces. - **Beauty and Makeup:** The beauty and makeup industry can draw inspiration from the trend of playful fashion and minimalist monochromatic palette to create innovative and eye-catching makeup looks for editorials and campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabat-bag.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Luxe Fashion Porcelain Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-figurines-1.md) - [Balloon-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-blown.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md)