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# Hitchcock-Inspired Editorials
The Vogue US April 2013 Issue Channels a Suspenseful Classic

By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2013-03-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-us-april-2013
References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/carolyn-murphy-and-toby-maguire-pose-for-peter-lindbergh-in-vogue-us-april-2013/) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/)

Inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock film 'Rear Window,' this [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-rules-club) US April 2013 fashion story boasts [retro elegance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) in the style of the early 50s.

Starring actor Tobey McGuire and model Carolyn Murphy, this editorial boasts a cinematic-type quality. Murphy is styled by legendary creative director of American Vogue Grace Coddington, who poetically pairs the season's ladylike separates by [Marc Jacobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection), Oscar de la Renta Rochas and Prada.

Photographer Peter Lindbergh captures the mysterious appeal of this editorial piece along with Murphy's Grace Kelly-inspired look. This Vogue US April 2013 spread showcases the grandeur of a past era along with on-point looks. Channel your inner retro muse this season with the refined styles of this editorial.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate vintage elements into their designs for a unique and nostalgic appeal.
- **Cinematic Fashion Shoots:** Creating fashion editorials with a cinematic quality could attract a new audience and provide an opportunity to showcase clothing in a more dynamic and immersive way.
- **Actor-model Collaborations:** Pairing a well-known actor and model together in a fashion shoot could draw attention and create an opportunity for both industries to cross-promote each other.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can use vintage inspiration and cinematic shoots to add a unique and nostalgic appeal to their clothing lines.
- **Film:** Collaborating with the fashion industry to create stylish and visually stunning promotional material for films could attract a wider audience and create buzz around the movie.
- **Modeling:** Models can use their acting skills to further their careers and take on more dynamic and interesting roles in fashion shoots and film projects.

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