# Elegant Dominatrix Editorials Yasmin Apres la Nuit Captures the Dark Side of the Stylish Subject By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yasmin-apres-la-nuit References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/) & [bryanadamsphotography](http://www.bryanadamsphotography.com/?gallery=yasmin_le_bon_-_lofficiel_september_2011&gallerieID=2040) Everybody has a dark side, even if it dwells in the most distant corner of your mind, and Yasmin Apres la Nuit reveals one woman's vice, in the form of her evening persona. Photographed by Bryan Adams for the October 2011 issue of L'Officiel Paris, this provocative collection of pictures unveils the vixen inside of model Yasmin Le Bon. A mix of images capture her in a black and white and a subdued sepia color scheme, embodying a refined sophistication in some, a sensual sexuality in others, and finally an overt eroticism in several of the shots. Beneath the white collars, the shoulder pads and the buttoned-up blouses evidently exists a fierce femme fatale who maintains her polished gracefulness despite the acquisition of a whip and a revealing wardrobe change. Yasmin Apres la Nuit frames elegance, intrigue and allure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Elegance:** There is a trend towards portraying the dark side of elegance in fashion editorials, providing an opportunity to create unique and provocative designs. - **Femme Fatale:** The femme fatale persona is gaining popularity in fashion photography, opening up opportunities to showcase powerful and seductive women in advertising and marketing campaigns. - **Provocative Sophistication:** Provocative sophistication is becoming a theme in fashion editorials, offering opportunities to experiment with contrasting styles and create visually striking images. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of dark elegance and femme fatale personas to create visually striking and provocative designs that appeal to a wider audience. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can use the trend of the provocative sophistication to create attention-grabbing campaigns that showcase their products in a visually striking manner. - **Photography:** The photography industry can experiment with the trend of dark elegance and provoke sophistication to create unique and creative images that stand out in a crowded market. ## 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) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md)