# Intergalactic Tribalism Covers Numero China's Latest Issue Features Top Model Auguste Abeliunaite By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auguste-abeliunaite References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2014/07/auguste-abeliunaite-numero-china-august-2014.html) & [numero-magazine](http://www.numero-magazine.com) Top model Auguste Abeliunaite cover's Numero China's latest issue and channels Natalie Portman's Queen Amidala character in the Star Wars film franchise. Padme Amidala is known for her elaborate makeup, costumes and headdresses that mix tribal and sci-fi inspirations. The character's eye-catching look is one of the visual inspirations for this August issue that is lensed by photographers Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello. The photographic duo capture model muse Auguste Abeliunaite in this Numero China exclusive that celebrates [sci-fi imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan) while staying in tune with recent Star Wars Episode 7 buzz courtesy of its director J.J. Abrams. The editorial recreates Queen Amidala's look using an oversized coat, [tribal makeup looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) and [ornate flower accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camlia-futura) that are combined to create an avant-garde ensemble. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi Imagery:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in using sci-fi imagery to create avant-garde fashion ensembles. - **Tribal and Sci-fi Inspiration:** Combining tribal and sci-fi inspirations in makeup, costumes, and headdresses opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Avant-garde Fashion:** Creating avant-garde fashion looks that blend tribal elements with futuristic aesthetics presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage tribal and sci-fi inspirations to create unique and disruptive avant-garde fashion designs. - **Photography:** Exploring the fusion of sci-fi imagery and tribal aesthetics in photography can lead to innovative and disruptive visual storytelling. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can tap into the popularity of sci-fi and tribal-inspired fashion looks to create disruptive and captivating visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Forest Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endor-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Forested Moon Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-endor-collection.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md)