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# Elegantly Retro Beauty Portraits
The Yve by Koty 2 Image Series Channels 40s Glamour

By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-18 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yve-by-koty-2
References: [beautyscene.net](http://www.beautyscene.net/beauty-shoots/yve-by-koty-2-make-up-trendy/) & [koty2](http://www.koty2.com/)

The Yve by Koty 2 image series graces the latest publication of Make-up Trendy magazine. The VOX Models face is outfitted by wardrobe stylist Ania Michułka who dresses her in [retro-inspired fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-soul-collection) from Portobello Vintage Butik. These timeless womenswear staples exude a classically elegant and feminine air.

Channeling a 1940s vixen, Yve poses amidst a studio setting and pulls off sultry and [dramatic cosmetic looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-play-beauty-campaign) courtesy of makeup artist Kamila Piotrowicz. Moreover, the model beauty shows off an array of [chic hairstyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative) by Klaudiusz Iciek that are a nod to a past era aesthetic.

The Yve by Koty 2 image series for Make-up Trendy magazine showcases retro sophistication both in its choice of wardrobe and cosmetic applications that pay homage to 40s era elegance.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to infuse classic elegance into their designs.
- **Vintage-inspired Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty industry to incorporate classic 1940s looks into their cosmetic applications.
- **Nostalgic Aesthetics:** Opportunity for creative industries to revive past era aesthetics while infusing modern elements.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Industry:** Fashion industry has an opportunity to tap into demand for retro-inspired clothing.
- **Beauty Industry:** Beauty industry has an opportunity to incorporate classic 1940s looks into their cosmetic applications.
- **Creative Industries:** Creative industries have an opportunity to revive past era aesthetics while infusing modern elements in their work.

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