# Ebony Tribaltography Biki John's ‘Zula' is a Celebration of Exotic Extremes By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biki-john-zula-is-a-celebration-of-exotic-extremes References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?is_featured=-1&set_id=326709&individual_id=266772) & [bikijohn](http://www.bikijohn.com/) Biki John's 'Zula' photo set is a feast for the senses. This exotic shoot sets off the model's gleaming ebony skin with [tribal couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity), bold colors, festive patterns, giant headdresses, and vibrant body paint. Incredible! Be sure to click through the gallery above to see all of the amazing images from Biki John's 'Zula' photo set. You can see more tribal photo shoots below. **Implications** - The idea of taking tribal garments and turning them into modern-day designs seems to be quite popular among many designers. The featured images show off fashionable, [tribe-inspired styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju) such as dresses decorated with feathers, fierce animal-print skirts and [exotically patterned necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messika). Even the model's hair gets a funky twist, showing off bold, neon stripes of color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tribal Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating modern designs inspired by tribal garments. - **Exotic Body Art:** Opportunities exist to innovate in vibrant body paint and unique hair styling. - **Celebration of Diversity:** Disruptive innovation can be found in embracing and highlighting diverse cultures and traditions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** There is room for disruptive innovation in incorporating tribal influences into modern fashion designs. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Innovative body paint and bold hair styling can disrupt the beauty industry by offering unique artistic expressions. - **Photography and Art:** The celebration of diversity through photography and art presents disruptive innovation opportunities to showcase cultural richness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Island Print Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-island.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [African Culture-Honoring Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kundung-pembe.md) - [African-Inspired Holiday Hair Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oribe-partners-with-thandiwe.md) - [Joyous Spirit-Inspired Holiday Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opa-collection.md) - [Indigenous-Designed Haircare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanah-jewell.md) - [Mountain Atelope-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jomo-tariku.md) - [Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection.md) - [Ancestral Pattern Woodcraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-project.md)