# Formal Grunge Photoshoots The W Magazine May 2012 Stella Tennant Photoshoot Merges Grit with Glitz By Jordy E | Published 2012-05-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-magazine-may-2012 References: [fashionscansremastered.net](http://fashionscansremastered.net/2012/04/18/stella-tennant-w-magazine-may-2012/) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/) The W Magazine May 2012 Stella Tennant photoshoot presents a glamorous, yet grungy take on fashion. The images are set in an anonymous home, showcasing blue art deco couches and an elongated black-carpeted staircase. The British model sports an elevated pompadour with [dark cat-eye makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign), a choice that made the beauty's features pop all the more. While Tennant is found in [long formal gowns and dainty dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) with high neck lines, she is also all the while clad in [combat boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25). The buckled footwear provides a stark contrast with the scene which is otherwise wholesome, imbuing the spread with a classic bad girl vibe. And though this twist is unexpected, Tennant pulls it off with ease, displaying the harmony between modeling and artistic direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gritty Glamour:** There is a trend of merging grit and glitz in fashion photoshoots, presenting a unique and edgy aesthetic. - **Contrasting Elements:** Fashion photoshoots are incorporating contrasting elements, such as combat boots with formal attire, to create unexpected and visually striking compositions. - **Classic Bad Girl Vibe:** Fashion editorials are embracing the classic bad girl vibe, combining elegance with rebelliousness for a captivating narrative. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry can explore the trend of formal grunge photoshoots to create captivating and unconventional imagery. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from formal grunge photoshoots to infuse edginess and unexpected elements into their collections. - **Art Direction:** The art direction industry can innovate by incorporating the juxtaposition of grit and glamour in various creative projects, creating captivating visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md)