# Futuristic Ritual Fashion 'Pagan Trials' Editorial by Alexandre Dubois Appears in Faint Magazine By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-11-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexandre-dubois References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2011/11/pagan-trials-alexandre-dubois-faint.html) & [faintmag_](http://www.faintmag.com) This edgy and creepy editorial called 'Pagan Trials' was photographed by Alexandre Dubois and features the beautiful blonde Sophie Lindblom-Taylor. Appearing in Faint magazine's 'Distilled' issue, which is, according to DesignScene, the magazine's first ever print edition, the 'Pagan Trials' editorial is creepy with a [futuristic and fashionable edge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). Model Lindblom-Taylor poses in [cool and contemporary designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) including a black, accordion-esque jumpsuit, a black dress with an all-feather bodice and a gorgeous gold leather dress by Madam Virtue & Co. In one shot, Lindblom-Taylor is shown wearing a warriorlike shell with a sheer maxi skirt. With the help of photography assistants Harley Young and Alexandre Fewings, photographer Alexandre Dubois has captured an [elegant editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) for Faint that offers a tinge of eerie darkness perfect for the oncoming cold season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Futuristic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating cutting-edge designs using futuristic elements and materials. - **Creepy Editorial:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in pushing the boundaries of fashion photography and creating visually unsettling editorials. - **Print Magazines:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in reinventing the print magazine format to attract a new generation of readers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in exploring new techniques and aesthetics in fashion photography. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in integrating avant-garde and futuristic elements into fashion designs. - **Digital Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing innovative ways to deliver print magazine content digitally. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.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) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md)