# Melancholy Mountainside Editorials The Vogue Italia Talents 2013 Spread is Sweetly Somber By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-italia-talents-2013 References: [thecitizensoffashion](http://thecitizensoffashion.com/2013/10/10/an-accidental-fall-by-an-le-for-vogue-italia-talents/) & [vogue.it](http://www.vogue.it/en/talents/talents-shooting/2013/10/an-accidental-fall) Alyona Subbotina takes a glamorous tumble in ‘An Accidental Fall’ editorial for [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Audio-journalism-platforms) Italia Talents 2013 photographed by An Le. The model drapes her lithe body over barren landscapes and rocky terrain. The shoot, which is accompanied by a video, was styled by talented designer Phuong My. My placed Subbotina in [glittery, embroidered taffeta gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2), which contrasted sharply with her gloomy – yet still hauntingly beautiful -- surroundings. The video enhances the melancholy vibe by setting evocative, operatic music while Subbotina writhes around. The [couture gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025) offer a nice juxtaposition to the awe-inspiring nature. The sorrowful nature of this Vogue Italia Talents spread evokes a curious emotion in its viewers; it certainly set me into one of those who-am-I-and-what-does-it-mean-to-be-alive contemplative moods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Glamorous Tumble:** Opportunity for designers and photographers to create captivating editorials that combine glamorous fashion with unconventional settings. - **Melancholy Vibe:** Potential for creating emotional and thought-provoking visual content by juxtaposing gloomy surroundings with beautiful subjects. - **Contemplative Moods:** Demand for artistic work that evokes introspection and deep emotions in viewers, sparking existential questions. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Photography:** Opportunity for fashion designers and photographers to collaborate and create visually striking and emotionally engaging editorials. - **Media and Entertainment:** Demand for films, music videos, and other visual media that elicit contemplative moods and evoke deeper emotions in viewers. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore unconventional combinations of fashion, landscapes, and music to create thought-provoking and impactful visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)