# Monstrous Shadow Editorials Where the Wild Things Are by Luca Meneghel Stars Model Aija Kivi By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-the-wild-things-are-by-luca-meneghel References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--edge-world-photography-illustration-collide-76290.html) & [lucameneghel](http://www.lucameneghel.com/) Where the Wild Things Are by Luca Meneghel, a photographer born in Belluno, Italy, and based in Bolzano, is a fashion photoshoot that melds illustrations with the real world. But instead of incorporating the beloved characters from Maurice Sendak's children's book, it focuses on [monstrous shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters) that are much more scary. Starring model Aija Kivi, Where the Wild Things Are by Luca Meneghel features the work of artist Norma Nardi. The dark drawings perfectly compliment the [all-black wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25), which was put together by stylist Daisy Welponer. The Gothic looks were perfected equally [haunting eye makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1) and a slicked back coif by makeup artist and hair stylist Sabine Gutwenge. The images were shot in the great outdoors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Dark Illustrative Fashion Editorials:** The melding of illustrations and fashion photography to create edgy pieces. - **Monstrous Shadow Photography:** The use of dark, terrifying shadows to create a horror-like atmosphere in photography. - **Outdoor Gothic Fashion Photography:** Shooting eerie fashion shoots in the great outdoors, combining fashion and nature. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** Fashion and beauty brands can use illustrative techniques to create advertising campaigns that stand out. - **Publishing:** Book publishers can add dark illustrations to fashion editorials for a unique and trendy twist. - **Entertainment:** Artists and performers can use monstrous shadows in stage production designs for a hauntingly memorable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Playful Character Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md)