# Circus Act Editorials Crystal Renn & Alana Zimmer are Star Performers in Vogue Russia January 2012 By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-12-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-russia-january-2012 References: [styleite](http://www.styleite.com/media/photos-crystal-renn-clowns-around-in-vogue-russia) & [vogue.ru](http://www.vogue.ru/) The [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Russia January 2012 issue includes a stunning editorial featuring models Crystal Renn and Alana Zimmer, who become fashionable circus performers for the spectacular shoot. In this surreal series, photographed by Arthur Elgort, for Vogue Russia January 2012, the duo radiate in styles by the likes of [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale) and [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) on a set that is fun and theatrical. In the shoot, Renn and Zimmer try their hand at juggling and pose with clowns and acrobats (Renn even does the splits atop a couple of trapeze artists). In one capture, Renn poses with the "maestro" of the circus while wearing a gorgeous scarlet gown; in another, she wears a beautiful yellow frock and netted crown as she is hoisted up like Cleopatra. Zimmer's roles, on the other hand, are more fun and whimsical -- she plays tug-of-war with some clowns in one shot and poses as an inmate in striped pajamas in another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Fashionable Circus Performers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a fashion line specifically designed for circus performers, combining functionality and style. - **Surreal Fashion Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that connects fashion photographers and models for surreal and creative editorial shoots. - **Theatrical Fashion Sets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design immersive and interactive fashion show sets that transport audiences into a theatrical world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into clothing and accessories to enhance performance and functionality for circus performers. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered software that automatically generates surreal and artistic concept ideas for fashion photographers. - **Event Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform for event producers to collaborate with set designers and theatrical professionals to create immersive fashion show experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md) - [Daring Gymnast Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara.md) - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md)