# Incandescent Cowgirl Captures The Vogue Paris 'West Wind' Editorial Stars a Wild Catherine McNeil By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-paris-west-wind References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2012/01/west-wind-catherine-mcneil-by-claudia-knoepfel-stefan-indlekofer-for-vogue-paris-february-2012-edito.html) & [vogue.fr](http://www.vogue.fr/) The Vogue Paris 'West Wind' editorial centers around a dazzling cowgirl theme. As though the magazine and stylist were not ready to put Christmas behind them, model Catherine McNeil has been strung with festive lights in a fun and unique way. Shot by photography duo Claudia Knoepfel & Stefan Indlekofer for the magazine's February 2012 issue, the Vogue Paris 'West Wind' editorial has a western theme and highlights some country-inspired pieces for the new year, including ponchos, denim and fringe fit for the rodeo. Looks like the cowgirl look is becoming more popular this season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cowgirl Fashion Trend:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to create western-style clothing items that embody the cowgirl trend. - **Holiday Lights Fashion Trend:** Fashion designers could explore incorporating holiday lights into clothing items as a trendy and unique feature. - **Rodeo-inspired Fashion Trend:** There is a market for clothing pieces that are inspired by rodeo outfits to cater to the growing cowgirl fashion trend. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands could benefit from the growing cowgirl trend and incorporate western-style clothing pieces with unique features into their collections. - **Textile Industry:** The production of textiles featuring western-style prints and designs could benefit the fashion industry's offerings and capitalize on the growing cowgirl trend. - **Lighting Industry:** Experts in lighting could collaborate with fashion designers to explore incorporating holiday lights into clothing items as a unique feature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Feminine Western Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowgirl-grass.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Chromatic Cowgirl-Inspired Nail Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chrome-collection.md) - [Vibrant Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-happy-socks.md) - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Retro Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-howdy-partner.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md)