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The Vogue Japan 'Once Upon a Time in Sicily' Editorial Shows Italian Style

— August 31, 2012 — Pop Culture
The Vogue Japan 'Once Upon a Time in Sicily' editorial is show of ornate elegance.

Seen in the pages of October 2012 Vogue Japan, this ode to the Italian island has a decidedly Dolce & Gabbana feel. 'Once Upon a Time in Sicily' was styled by fellow Italian fashion icon Anna Dello Russo. She clothed models Kate King, Othilia Simon and Anna Maria Nemetz with a sophisticated and nationalistic feel that capitalizes ornate separates.

The fashion story was lensed by photographer Giampaolo Sgura, who completes the all-Italian art direction in this editorial. The authentic fell of this Sicilian decadence is a monochromatic show of exemplary fashion. The October 2012 editorials in Vogue Japan has thus far been a varied display of fashion stories.

Trend Themes

  1. Italian-inspired Fashion — There is an opportunity for designers to create Italian-inspired fashion that draws on ornate separates and nationalistic themes.
  2. Monochromatic Fashion — Designers can explore creating monochromatic fashion collections that showcase a sophisticated and elegant style.
  3. All-italian Art Direction — There is an opportunity for fashion editorials and campaigns to embrace an all-Italian art direction, drawing influence from Italian culture and fashion.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — Designers and fashion brands can take inspiration from the Vogue Japan editorial to create Italian-inspired fashion collections.
  2. Photography — Photographers can draw inspiration from the all-Italian art direction of this editorial to incorporate nationalistic themes in their work.
  3. Editorial Publications — Fashion magazines and editorial publications can explore all-Italian art direction for their content to showcase a unique and culturally significant fashion narrative.
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