# Sultry Burlesque Series Steven Meisel Photographs this Electric W September 2013 Editorial By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-08-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-september-2013 References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2013/08/show-girl-carmen-carrera-by-steven-meisel-for-w-september-2013-editorial.html) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/) Glamorous and sexy, this W September 2013 photo shoot is all you need for a quick introduction into the world of burlesque. Aptly titled 'Show Girl,' the editorial was shot by Steven Meisel and features models Carmen Carrera and Linda Evangelist. Bathed in tones of deep purple and blue but also with black and white images, the series exudes a brilliant amount of sensual energy. The [sultry models show off their curves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova) in glitter and feather-filled outfits while showing off their talents as natural performers. Stylist Edward Enninful makes sure the girls are seductive and playful, dressing them in body suits, feather head pieces and jeweled bustiers. I've personally never been to any burlesque type show, but if this W September 2013 editorial is any indication of how fun it might be, I'm definitely sold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Burlesque Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate modern fashion elements into traditional burlesque outfits to appeal to a wider audience. - **Sensual Photo Shoots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional lighting and color schemes to capture the essence of sensuality in photography. - **Performative Art Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive and interactive burlesque-inspired performances that engage the audience in new and exciting ways. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with burlesque performers to design a line of clothing that merges burlesque aesthetics with everyday wear. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and technology to capture the beauty and allure of sensual photo shoots in unique and captivating ways. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive and boundary-pushing experiences that combine burlesque, theater, and interactive elements to redefine traditional entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [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) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-burlesque-company.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)