# Country Chic Princesses The Vogue Kate Middleton Cover Shoot is All About Natural Beauty By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-kate-middleton References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/04/30/kate-middleton-british-vo_n_9815036.html) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/13431502/kate-middleton-british-vogue-shoot/) The Cambridge of Duchess might be married to a real life prince and as a result live a [fairy tale life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1) we all dreamed about as children (and, let's face it, still do), but the [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Kate Middleton cover shoot shows just how relatable she still can be. Embracing her natural beauty in a country chic-styled editorial, the future Queen of England is utterly stunning. The Vogue Kate Middleton cover shoot was shot by acclaimed photographer Josh Olins. Not only does she cover the prestigious publications centenary issue celebrating the faces and fashion of a century, it happens to be her first magazine photoshoot in general. This is one way to break the seal -- and beautifully to boot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Beauty:** The trend towards embracing natural beauty can open up opportunities for companies to innovate with eco-friendly and sustainable products. - **Country Chic:** The trend of country chic fashion could disrupt the luxury fashion industry by bringing more attention to rustic and rural fashion atmospheres. - **Magazine Photoshoots:** The trend of exclusive magazine photoshoots for celebrities could offer opportunities for technology companies to develop new and engaging interactive experiences for fans. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetic companies can capitalize on the natural beauty trend by developing new products that focus on using eco-friendly and sustainable ingredients. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the country chic trend by creating new clothing lines that focus on rustic and rural styling, bringing attention to a previously overlooked market segment. - **Media and Entertainment:** Media and entertainment companies can use the trend of magazine photoshoots to create innovative digital experiences for fans, expanding their reach and engagement with audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-tashs-spring-2026.md) - [Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-x-highgrove.md) - [Royal Garden-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-3.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target.md) - [Empowered Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-talk-beauty-soulmates.md)