# Polished Paisan Couture The Vogue Japan 'Once Upon a Time in Sicily' Editorial Shows Italian Style By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-08-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-japan-once-upon-a-time-in-sicily-editorial References: [anneofcarversville](http://www.anneofcarversville.com/style-photos/2012/8/30/kate-king-othilia-simon-anna-maria-nemetz-giampaolo-sgura-vo.html) The [Vogue Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-rules-club) '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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Italian-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to create Italian-inspired fashion that draws on ornate separates and nationalistic themes. - **Monochromatic Fashion:** Designers can explore creating monochromatic fashion collections that showcase a sophisticated and elegant style. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Designers and fashion brands can take inspiration from the Vogue Japan editorial to create Italian-inspired fashion collections. - **Photography:** Photographers can draw inspiration from the all-Italian art direction of this editorial to incorporate nationalistic themes in their work. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Luxurious Italian Wine Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-x-donnafugata.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Gingham-Forward Apparel Edits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Italian Summer Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeur.md)