# Ice Queen Editorials The 'Winter Story' Editorial Features Dark Regal Fashion and Snow By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-09-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-story References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/09/04/editorial-winter-story-glassbook-maria-daranova/) & [daranova.ru](http://www.daranova.ru/) The snow-covered fashion editorial 'Winter Story' by Maria Daranova features [dark regal gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25). This menacing series features a setting that appears to be an abandoned, greyish mansion. Though these shots are set indoors, the floors and furniture are lightly coated in snow. Some shots even feature indoor flurries. The gowns seen in this [wintry fashion editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025) are black and red, which adds a roguish feel to these photos. The striking models featured in these photos seem to inject life into these otherwise bleak shots. The lavish and [unusual headpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) warn by the model reinforce the idea that this winter beauty is in fact royalty. The majority of these shots also incorporate a caged companion of the ice queen's. She carries around a little white bird, probably to avoid becoming lonely in an otherwise lifeless setting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dark Regal Fashion:** Opportunity to create edgy and bold fashion pieces that blend classical regal elements with unconventional dark tones and textures. - **Winter-themed Editorials:** Opportunity to create captivating editorial photoshoots that incorporate winter elements, such as snow and frost, to create a dramatic and immersive experience. - **Unconventional Headpieces:** Opportunity to create bold headpiece designs that complement dark and regal fashion pieces and add a unique touch to fashion editorials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can capitalize on the trend of dark regal fashion and create pieces that blend classical and unconventional styles. - **Photography:** Photographers can focus on creating winter-themed editorials that incorporate snow and frost as a backdrop to create a captivating and dramatic visual experience. - **Accessories:** Accessories designers can create unconventional and captivating headpieces that complement dark and regal fashion trends and add a unique touch to fashion editorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Lounge-Focused Winter Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-club-collection.md) - [Tactical Natural Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-goose-by-canada-goose.md)