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Landscape-Blending Tribal Garments

YaKalaBen by Namsa Leuba Connects People with the Environment

— May 2, 2012 — Fashion
YaKalaBen by Namsa Leuba is the photographer's latest collection of pictures depicting the visually compelling attire worn by various tribal members. Leuba does an amazing job of capturing the abundance of vibrant colors present in both the natural surroundings and tribal garments.

YaKalaBen is full of pictures that complicate the notion of savagery. The members depicted in these images appear both primitive and divine, encouraging the audience to question their impressions of the privileged or proper individual.

Unlike contemporary fashion, these garments tie the individual to their natural landscapes. Both nature and human appear to be in sync with one another, indicative of the relationship that these people have with their surrounding landscape -- reciprocal admiration.
Trend Themes
1. Landscape-blending Tribal Garments - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore sustainable fashion that integrates elements of nature into garments, blurring the line between human and landscape.
2. Vibrant Colors in Fashion - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new dyeing techniques and materials to create vibrant and sustainable colors in the fashion industry.
3. Questioning Perceptions of Privilege - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Challenge traditional notions of privilege and propriety within the fashion industry, promoting more inclusive and diverse representations.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Embrace sustainable and nature-inspired fashion designs that align with consumers' growing interest in environmental consciousness.
2. Photography - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new photography techniques and artistic approaches to capture the relationship between humans and their natural surroundings.
3. Sustainable Textiles - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop eco-friendly textile materials that reflect the vibrant colors of nature, allowing fashion designers to create landscape-blending garments.
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