# Blade Runner-Inspired Styles Brent Chua Shoots Some Futuristic Looks for the Fashionisto By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-03-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-chua References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/chris-petersen-by-brent-chua-for-fashionisto-exclusive/) & [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com) Some sketchy-looking warehouse exteriors provided for the perfect setting for Brent Chua to photograph model Chris Petersen in this eerie editorial exclusive for The Fashionisto. The steamy series features the rising fashion star in [futuristic suited separates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2) and casual pieces that bring to mind wears and scenes from the [iconic sci-fi cult classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune) 'Blade Runner.' A pair of white trousers and a matching jacket with directional lines, a textured gray coat with waterfall draping and a structured and sharply cut black suit are just a few of the [avant-garde pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) one can find in this remarkable selection. So if you're looking for some sophisticated pieces to wear to the office that are also future-friendly, then these images from Brent Chua may provide you with a good starting point. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create avant-garde and future-friendly clothing pieces inspired by sci-fi films like 'Blade Runner'. - **Technical Tailoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for tailoring industry to incorporate structured and sharply cut designs in their suits and separates. - **Sci-fi Influence:** Increasing trend of incorporating sci-fi-inspired elements in fashion editorials, providing opportunities for photographers and stylists to create futuristic looks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Designers can explore futuristic styles and materials to create avant-garde clothing pieces. - **Tailoring:** Tailoring industry can experiment with structured and sharply cut designs to introduce futuristic elements in formal wear. - **Photography and Styling:** Photographers and stylists can embrace the sci-fi influence to create futuristic looks for fashion editorials and campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Retro-Themed Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/episode-7-collection.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md)