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# Seance-Inspired Photoshoots
Vogue Italia ‘So Magical, So Mysterious’ Stars Eniko Mihal

By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-italia-so-magical-so-mysterious
References: [latestfashioneditorials](http://www.latestfashioneditorials.com/eniko-mihalik-by-miles-aldridge-for-vogue-italia-september-2012/) & [vogue.it](http://www.vogue.it/)

The [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore) [Italia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-cotton-hotel-italia-robe) ‘So Magical, So Mysterious’ editorial is a haunting photoshoot that may or may not inspire a person to conduct their own seance. Of course, this seance is done in style. Full of dark opulence, the images will at the very least influence a fashionista’s upcoming Halloween party.

Shot by London-based British photographer Miles Aldridge, the Vogue Italia ‘So Magical, So Mysterious’ editorial appears in the September 2012 issue of the magazine. It stars model Eniko Mihalik along with group of fine-looking folk cast as her regal family. They awaken spirits in outfits put together by stylist Alice Gentilucci. From [baroque-inspired contemporary gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025) to floor-skimming veils and bejeweled accessories, the looks are strikingly dramatic, which suits the theme perfectly. It blends old with new seamlessly.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 87% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Spiritual-themed Photoshoots:** Opportunities for photographers and fashion brands to create mystical and otherworldly visuals that resonate with consumers' fascination with spirituality.
- **Dark Opulence Fashion:** The exploration of luxurious, gothic-inspired fashion that merges traditional elements with contemporary design, offering unique and daring styles for fashion-forward individuals.
- **Halloween-themed Events:** The rise of extravagant and immersive Halloween parties and events inspired by high-fashion editorials, providing opportunities for event planners and designers to create unforgettable experiences.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to specialize in capturing ethereal and otherworldly imagery for editorial shoots, campaigns, and art.
- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the trend of dark opulence, incorporating baroque-inspired elements into their designs and targeting fashion-conscious consumers with a taste for the dramatic.
- **Event Planning:** Event planners can leverage the popularity of Halloween-themed events and create immersive experiences that combine haute couture aesthetics with spooky and fantastical elements.

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