# Medieval Kingdom Heroines The W Magazine 'Dame of Thrones' Editorial Showcases a Strong Female By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-09-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-magazine-dame-of-thrones References: [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2012/09/tim-walker-kristen-mcmenamy-medieval-ss) A wordplay in the highly popular TV series title, the W Magazine 'Dame of Thrones' spread showcases fashion-worthy of the middle ages. With heavy-duty leather, [armor-like silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) and attire for a fighting heroine, this editorial channels a strong muse. Styled by Jacob K, the pieces featured in 'Dame of Thrones' utilize fall's showstopping garments to make a statement of strength. Fashion houses like [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection), Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood make up the warrior attire sported by model Kristen McMenamy. Perhaps the most stunning frame is one that features a showstopping embroidered dress by [Balmain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection) against a stark black background. Photographer Tim Walker captures the feel of medieval fashion combined with breathtaking natural landscapes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Medieval-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore the use of heavy-duty leather, armor-like silhouettes, and attire for strong heroines in their collections. - **Showstopping Garments:** Fashion houses can create statement pieces using fall's showstopping garments to evoke a sense of strength and power. - **Embroidered Dresses:** Designers can experiment with embroidered dresses to bring a touch of medieval elegance to their collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from medieval fashion to create innovative and empowering designs. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore capturing the fusion of medieval fashion with natural landscapes to create visually striking images. - **Fashion Editorial:** Fashion editors can feature medieval-inspired fashion spreads to showcase the strength and style of heroines in fashion magazines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md)