# Beachy Patriotic Editorials The W Magazine Selena Gomez Cover Story was Shot by Steven Klein By Meghan Young | Published 2016-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-magazine-selena-gomez References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/selena-gomez-beach-w-magazine-2016-photos/) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/) The W Magazine Selena Gomez cover story shows a different side of the American actress and singer. Showcasing a mishmash of different styles from sporty to beachy and even [cowboy-y](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito), the looks are complemented with a grainy, reddish "filter" that gives the star a different look. Of course, there is a patriotic spin to the color palette that she could get behind one hundred per cent. Shot by [top photographer Steven Klein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles), the W Magazine Selena Gomez cover story is clad in pieces from the likes of Louis Vuitton, [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-mademoiselles), Miu Miu and more. In the accompanying article, she opens up about Justin Beiber, “I was kind of in a corner, banging my head against the wall. I didn’t know where to go. I’m so exhausted…I honestly am so done. I care about his health and well-being. But I can’t do it anymore.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Patriotic Style:** The trend of incorporating red, white, and blue color schemes in fashion and accessories could open up innovative opportunities for designers to merge traditional Americana elements with contemporary styles. - **Sporty-beachy Fashion:** The fusion of sporty and beachy fashion trends offers designers a chance to create clothing with versatile shapes and fabrics that are perfect for both land and sea activities. - **Filtered Fashion Photography:** The trend of employing special filters in fashion photography could inspire the development of new creative techniques and technologies that blur the line between real and surreal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can leverage patriotic and sporty-beachy fashion trends to create clothing lines that appeal to a larger customer base. - **Photography and Imaging:** New technologies and creative techniques for filtered fashion photography could revolutionize the way images are captured, edited, and perceived in the fashion industry. - **Celebrity Media and Publishing:** The Selena Gomez cover story in W Magazine demonstrates the power of celebrity-driven media and sheds light on the lucrative potential of celebrity-centered publications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md) - [Effortless Urban Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knys-fall-2025.md) - [Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-stories-americana.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Holiday Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-hilfigers-2025.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md)