# Architectural Bodysuits Benny Horne Captures Ali Stephens in Angled Couture for Russh By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benny-horne-russh References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/2009/08/ali-to-the-max-ali-stephens-by-benny-horne-for-russh/) & [forums.thefashionspot](http://forums.thefashionspot.com/showpost.php?p=6078841&postcount=36) We've seen quite a bit of architectural fashion this season, and stylist Stevie Dance brings together [avant-garde styling cues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) with retro bodysuits for a Benny Horne editorial in Russh Magazine. Model Ali Stephens rocks bodysuits and singlets layered with ferocious jackets that are detailed in [giant angled shoulders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection). I can't get enough of architectural fashion--there's something so deliciously inventive about juxtaposing the curves of the human body with the sharp angles found in buildings. **Implications** - Architecture was once considered a practice strictly for home builders and designers. However, the principles of architecture can be applied to a variety of industries, and businesses should consider incorporating certain architectural features in their designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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's Driving This Trend - **Architectural Fashion:** The trend of incorporating architectural elements into fashion could be applied to other industries, such as architecture and interior design. - **Avant-garde Styling:** The trend of blending avant-garde styling cues with traditional garments could be applied to the beauty and cosmetics industry. - **Layered Fashion:** The trend of layering bodysuits and singlets with jackets could be applied to the sportswear and activewear industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry, specifically high-end couture, can continue to incorporate architectural concepts into clothing design to push the limits of creativity. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry can incorporate avant-garde styling cues in product packaging and marketing campaigns to appeal to niche markets. - **Sportswear and Activewear:** The sportswear and activewear industry can experiment with layering techniques to create functional and stylish performance gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Architectural Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb.md) - [Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaozhuo.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Building Facade-Inspired Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagram-collection.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md)