# Grungy Princess Fashion The Vogue Turkey 'Siyah Kugu' Editorial Stars a Gothic Melissa Stasiuk By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-turkey-siyah-kugu References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/melissa-stasiuk-benny-horne-vogue-turkey-shoot/) & [vogue.tr](http://www.vogue.com.tr/) If a princess ever decided to rebel against her royal parent and go Goth, the [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore) Turkey 'Siyah Kugu' editorial shows people what she would look like. Despite the greasy hair, smudged eyeshadow and dark attire, there is still an elegance to her demeanor that is hard to shake. It helps that this 'princess' rocks some stunning gowns and other regal pieces in addition to menacing accessories and [chunky footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule). The Vogue Turkey 'Siyah Kugu' editorial was shot by photographer Benny Horne. It stars model Melissa Stasiuk. Appearing in the October 2012 issue of the magazine, the Argentinian beauty was styled by Katie Mossman. She was clad in pieces from the likes of Versace, Alexander McQueen and [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gothic Fashion:** Opportunity to explore dark, edgy fashion styles that incorporate elegance and sophistication. - **Rebellious Royalty:** Exploring the concept of princes and princesses breaking traditional stereotypes to embrace alternative lifestyles and aesthetics. - **Chunky Footwear:** Trend towards bold, chunky footwear that adds an edgy and rebellious touch to fashion ensembles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can capitalize on the demand for gothic-inspired clothing and accessories. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture and showcase innovative styles that combine elegance and rebellion. - **Magazines:** Magazines can cater to the growing interest in alternative fashion by featuring rebellious and gothic editorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [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) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md)