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# Eccentrically Structured Editorials
The W Magazine 'Starchitecture' Editorial Stars Stella Tennant

By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-22 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-magazine-starchitecture
References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/steven-meisels-starchitecture-for-w-magazine-march-2013/) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com)

The W Magazine 'Starchitecture' editorial is a feast for the eyes in more ways than one. Don't be fooled by the minimalist studio set. The layers of [structured fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) grabs people's attention while model Stella Tennant keeps readers entertained with her eccentric poses and emotive expressions. A mixture of color and grayscale shots, there is a classic elegance to the images that belies the modern theme of the photoshoot.

Shot by renowned fashion photographer Steven Meisel, the W Magazine 'Starchitecture' editorial is set to appear in the March 2013 issue of the publication. Striking balance between light and dark, the [black and white ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) were styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé. The eclectic and sophisticated looks were complemented with oddly shaped coifs and extremely dramatic cat eyes. They will inspire women to have fun with their [spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 95% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Structured Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to experiment with the structure and shape of fashion garments to create unique and striking looks.
- **Eccentric Posing:** Models can seek to disrupt the standard poses and expressions used in fashion editorials to showcase their personality and bring a new level of interest to the images.
- **Classic Elegance:** Combining classic, timeless looks with modern themes can create a fusion of styles that appeals to a wide audience.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Design:** Designers can use unconventional shapes and structures to create new and exciting fashion collections.
- **Modeling:** Models can bring their individual personalities and styles to photo shoots to create more dynamic and interesting fashion editorials.
- **Photography:** Fashion photographers can experiment with lighting and contrast to create visually striking and memorable images.

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